Government waste, fraud, and lack of accountability have long been concerns in Nassau County. Business owners and residents alike have faced obstacles due to a local government that mismanages taxpayer dollars, ignores inconvenient laws, and treats citizens and businesses as adversaries rather than valued stakeholders. Attempts to seek help—even from state officials—have often been met with inaction.
While Governor Ron DeSantis’ DOGE Task Force is a promising initiative to combat local government inefficiencies, Nassau County cannot afford to wait a year for state intervention. The urgent need for transparency and accountability has led to the formation of a local watchdog program: Nassau Fl DOGE. This initiative will focus on exposing government waste, educating taxpayers, and advocating for reforms to ensure responsible spending.
A key issue uncovered through research is the lack of transparency in county spending. Locating detailed budget and expenditure information online is nearly impossible—something that appears to be by design. Without easy access to spending data, taxpayers remain unaware of how their money is being allocated, and government officials operate with minimal oversight.
Desired Outcome: Real-Time Financial Transparency & Cultural Change in Government
For Nassau County to serve its residents effectively, financial decisions must be transparent, accountable, and efficient. County officials should not only be subject to audits but also required to provide real-time updates on spending. At a minimum, county websites should clearly display:
- The top five Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects
- The top five Planning/Growth Management projects
Each project listing should include design and construction milestone dates, along with all associated costs, updated monthly. This simple measure would dramatically improve public oversight and expose financial mismanagement.
Beyond transparency, Nassau County—and all of Florida—needs a cultural shift in governance where public servants recognize their responsibility to taxpayers. We propose:
- A Public Service Pledge – Every government employee should sign a commitment to efficient and effective service, fiscal responsibility, and taxpayer accountability.
- Accountability Through Work Reports – All government employees, including managers, should submit weekly reports detailing their work and how their time was allocated.
These reforms would instill a culture of responsibility, ensuring that public funds are used for the true benefit of the community—not wasted on bureaucratic inefficiencies.
Call to Action: Hold Nassau County Officials Accountable
Residents, business owners, and community leaders must demand that Nassau County adopt greater financial transparency and accountability measures. The launch of My County DOGE provides a local platform for exposing government waste and advocating for real change.
What Can You Do?
✅ Join the Movement – Follow our updates, attend local meetings, and hold leaders accountable.
✅ Spread the Word – Share our website and social media content to keep others informed.
✅ Demand Transparency – Contact county officials and insist on real-time public reporting of major expenditures.
✅ Support Policy Change – Advocate for the Public Service Pledge and accountability reports for government employees.
