There are concerns at Daytona Beach City Hall over how public money is being spent. City Commissioner Stacy Cantu says she found questionable charges on city-issued credit cards known as P-Cards, prompting a closer look at who is using them and why.

"Why are we paying for contractor employee training? Why are we paying a $144 monthly cell phone bill when the city already has bulk accounts?" Cantu asked during a recent meeting.

According to the city's P-card policy , telephone charges, no matter the amount, cannot be charged on the account. Other prohibited charges include gasoline, vehicle repairs (with an exception), car rental agencies, and cash advances, among other things. City leaders do say the policy is years old and needs to be updated.

According to city records, about 280 emp

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