Palm Beach County will open its doors to the Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Monday and Tuesday, August 18–19, 2025, as part of an effort to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and efficiently.
County Mayor Maria G. Marino recorded a message addressing the upcoming visit, emphasizing the county’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparency.
“It is my pleasure to welcome the Florida Department of Government Efficiency—DOGE—to Palm Beach County. Your presence here signals a shared commitment: ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent wisely, efficiently, and effectively,” Marino said.
The mayor highlighted the county’s achievements over the past three years, including reductions in millage rates that have resulted in nearly $90 million in taxpayer savings while maintaining public services and infrastructure. “That’s real money staying in the pockets of Palm Beach County residents,” she noted.
Marino stressed that accountability and efficiency are guiding principles of the county’s operations. “Accountability is not something to fear—it is something to embrace. Every government operation, every program, every service should be evaluated for efficiency, effectiveness, and impact,” she said.
She further clarified that efficiency “does not mean cutting corners. It does not mean reducing the services our residents have earned. It means operating smarter. It means aligning our resources so that every tax dollar delivers maximum impact. We want government to work for the people, not the other way around.”
In a letter, DOGE officials expressed concern about rising tax collections, noting that county taxpayers “have watched as your county government has increased annual estimated property tax collections by nearly $480 million” since fiscal year 2020. They emphasized that “having entrusted their governments with the power to tax, the citizens of Florida have a right to expect that their elected officials will spend the collected funds responsibly and on truly necessary programs.”
The mayor concluded by reaffirming Palm Beach County’s commitment to strong fiscal stewardship and transparency. “This review is an opportunity to reinforce that principle, to demonstrate transparency, and to show that Palm Beach County welcomes conversations that make government better. We are proud to lead by example. Together, we can ensure that Palm Beach County continues to provide top-quality services, maintain fiscal discipline, and deliver measurable value to our taxpayers,” she said.
Similar reviews are underway in other Florida jurisdictions. Broward County recently provided DOGE officials with nearly 55,000 files for analysis, while in Orlando, Mayor Buddy Dyer confirmed that the state auditing team last Monday, with city staff preparing 27,000 files for review.
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