Florida DOGE Auditors Review Orlando’s Finances Amid Property Tax Concerns

Florida CFO insists politics not factored into state DOGE audits as Pensacola is next up

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- WEAR News is learning more about the upcoming state DOGE visit to Pensacola you were told about on Monday.

Florida DOGE auditors review Orlando’s finances amid property tax concerns

The Florida Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, is investigating the city of Orlando’s finances and operations, focusing on what it describes as out-of-control property taxes.

Florida DOGE officials to visit Palm Beach County offices next week

Shortly after requesting initial financial information, Florida DOGE officials are seeking more from Palm Beach County officials and will be visiting their offices next week for further review into the county’s spending. In a letter sent to County Mayor Maria Marino on Aug. 7, the state Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, officials wrote that county taxpayers “have watched as your county government has increased annual estimated proper…

Florida DOGE demands access to Pensacola city offices, scrutinizing spending on 'DEI'

The letter made 62 specific request in things ranging from procurement, pay to "DEI" and "Green New Deal" spending going back to 2019.

Florida City Under Investigation Over 'Excessive Spending'

Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. Florida's branch of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has said it will audit the city of Pensacola over what they described as potential "excessive spending." Newsweek reached out to Florida's DOGE via email on Tuesday. Why It…

Florida DOGE Targets City of Pensacola

Florida DOGE targets Pensacola with massive audit over 70% property tax collection hike while population flat. 9-page demand covers DEI, contracts, salaries.