Government agency in Florida
The Florida Department of Government Efficiency , commonly known as Florida DOGE , is a state agency of Florida . Based in the state's capitol, Tallahassee , the agency is tasked with eliminating waste within the state government and ensuring accountability in Florida.[ 1] [ 2]
On February 24, 2025, the department was established by Governor Ron DeSantis .[ 3] Its creation has drawn bi-partisan criticism from the Florida Legislature , including House speaker Daniel Perez .[ 4] [ 5]
In response to the creation of Florida DOGE, multiple Florida counties have established county-level equivalents.[ 6] [ 7] [ 8] [ 9]
^ "Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida DOGE Efforts" . flgov.com . February 24, 2025. Retrieved April 5, 2025 .
^ @DOGEFla (April 3, 2025). "Florida was DOGE before DOGE was cool" (Tweet ) – via Twitter .
^ Goñi-Lessan, Ana (February 24, 2025). "Gov. DeSantis establishes Florida version of DOGE, will cut positions, audit universities" . Tallahassee Democrat . Retrieved April 5, 2025 .
^ Fineout, Gary (March 12, 2025). "Florida Republicans turn on DeSantis administration in DOGE-like quest to cut spending" . Politico . Retrieved April 5, 2025 .
^ Reed, Betsy (March 7, 2025). "Radical DeSantis plan for Doge-style cuts in Florida opposed by own party" . The Guardian . Retrieved April 5, 2025 .
^ Reyes, Yacob (April 1, 2025). "Hillsborough resolution would welcome Florida DOGE to examine county's books" . Axios . Retrieved April 5, 2025 .
^ Maggiore, Sabrina (March 22, 2025). "Newly formed Florida DOGE team requests city and county help in assessing financial health" . WFTV . Retrieved April 5, 2025 .
^ Clegg, Emmaleigh (April 1, 2025). "Bay County becomes first in Florida to implement DOGE audits" . WJHG-TV . Retrieved April 5, 2025 .
^ @GovRonDeSantis (April 5, 2025). "Follow @DOGEFla for updates on our efforts" (Tweet ) – via Twitter .