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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and CFO Blaise Ingoglia are highlighting what they call "wasteful spending" by local governments.

Specific examples cited include a $189,000 salary for Gainesville's equity director and a $75,000 hologram of Jacksonville's mayor.

The state's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is conducting on-site audits of city spending records and policies.

Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia during an Oct. 1 press conference at Jacksonville International Airport outlined a list of "wasteful spending" initiatives across the state, including in Gainesville and Alachua County.

Ingoglia specifically pointed out that the city of Gainesville pays its director of equity and inclusion an annual salary of $189,000 — funds

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