A newly released one-page letter from state Sen. Tom Wright is putting fresh pressure on Daytona Beach city leaders and could lead to a sweeping state audit of the city’s finances .

Wright, who represents District 8 in Brevard and Volusia counties, outlined what he described as long-standing concerns about the city’s handling of public money. In the letter, he wrote that over the past several years, multiple issues have surfaced regarding the city’s handling of public funds.

Wright said the state would have wide authority if an audit moves forward.

"The state will have the opportunity to audit any and all areas that have anything to do with taxpayer dollars," Wright said.

According to Wright, one major issue involves the millions of dollars the city has accumulated in building permit

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