DeSantis says Florida returned $878M in taxpayer funds to federal government after meeting with Musk, DOGE
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made a significant announcement on Friday, revealing that the state would be returning over $878 million to the federal government. This move comes after several years of attempts to give back the funds during the Biden administration.
In a statement, DeSantis explained that the decision to return the funds was made following a meeting with billionaire Elon Musk and his team at the newly established Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE. The governor emphasized that Florida had been trying to return federal funds due to ideological constraints imposed by the Biden administration, but encountered difficulties in the process.
DeSantis took to social media to share the news, stating that the meeting with Musk and the DOGE team had facilitated the return of the funds in a swift manner. He urged other states to follow Florida’s lead in supporting DOGE’s efforts to streamline government operations and eliminate wasteful spending.
The governor’s office formally informed the U.S. Treasury Department of the decision to return $878,112,000 in taxpayer dollars to the federal government. Additionally, they indicated that they would continue to search for any additional excess federal funds that could be returned.
Elon Musk, who also serves as a senior advisor to former President Donald Trump, commended the governor’s actions on social media, highlighting the significant amount of taxpayer money saved through the return of funds.
Last month, DeSantis had announced the establishment of Florida’s DOGE task force, aimed at enhancing government efficiency, reducing waste, and promoting fiscal responsibility. The task force would focus on eliminating redundant boards and commissions, reviewing state university and college operations, utilizing artificial intelligence to uncover hidden waste, and auditing spending habits of local entities.
Overall, DeSantis emphasized that Florida was setting the standard for fiscally conservative governance and that the DOGE task force would continue to serve the people of Florida by ensuring accountability and transparency in government operations.
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