Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia issued a warning to Broward politicians who continue to waste taxpayer dollars—“We are watching…you are on our radar.” The warning came during a press event in Pembroke Pines Tuesday afternoon where Ingoglia exposed the bloated spending by Broward County government. Ingoglia said Broward County was wasting nearly $190 million dollars.
He may have been sworn into office today, but new Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia already made his presence known in Broward County. Ingoglia and the Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) sent a letter to Broward County Mayor Beam Furr on Monday detailing the State’s plan to investigate spending. News of the DOGE letters was first reported on X by E.W. Scripps reporter Forrest Saunders. One letter was sent to Broward County, another to the City of Gainesville.
Governor Ron DeSantis has repeatedly questioned the possible misuse of Broward County taxpayers’ money.
“Governor DeSantis has charged us, through Florida’s DOGE effort, to identify and report on this type of excessive spending at the county and municipal level,” Ingoglia wrote.
On July 11, 2025, the State requested information “linking Broward County‘s sources of revenue to its expenditures.” Apparently, DOGE discovered more information was needed.
Ingoglia and DOGE wants access to County premises, data systems, personnel for two days at the end of month.
DOGE states Broward County may face financial penalties if they fail to comply.
