"DeSantis backed by state Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia has launched audits of several local governments to bolster support for the cuts. The governor has also voiced support for a complete abolishment of property taxes. Palm Beach County's finances from 2021 through 2025 are under review by the U.S. DOGE Service, which is relying on artificial intelligence and detailed line-item checks to evaluate spending."
"These audits will shine the light on wasteful spending, Ingoglia told Newsweek in late August. People are concerned with the level of property taxes they are paying. Local officials say their budgets are already cut to the bone, but I can tell you that is not the case. According to Interim County Administrator Todd Bonlarron, the audit is examining contracts, purchasing procedures, staffing practices and diversity, equity and inclusion programs."
House Speaker Daniel Perez created a panel in the spring that met twice in May to prepare a proposed constitutional amendment aiming to abolish property taxes and place it on next November's ballot after a January legislative vote. The push is fueled by state-led financial audits of counties, including audits launched by Governor DeSantis and Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia. Palm Beach County's 2021–2025 finances are being reviewed by the U.S. DOGE Service using artificial intelligence and detailed line-item checks. Auditors are examining contracts, purchasing procedures, staffing, and diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Analysts warn abolishing property taxes without a replacement could shift burdens to low- and middle-income households.
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