Florida CFO says St. Lucie County overspent by $46 million, pushes for local property tax cuts

State Auditor and Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia is warning about excessive spending in St. Lucie County, estimating the county has overtaxed and overspent residents by $46 million.

Ingoglia highlighted the findings of a Florida Agency for Fiscal Oversight audit during a news conference on Thursday. The audit noted the county’s funds surged by $123 million in six years. Ingoglia is now pushing for a property tax cut that could save homeowners hundreds of dollars a year.

St. Lucie County has one of the highest property tax rates in Florida, and residents say they can feel the financial impact…

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