DeSantis Launches Florida’s Own Version of DOGE

The new task force will be aimed at streamlining government, auditing agencies, and eliminating waste, the governor says.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Sept. 17, 2024. Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that he is launching a state version of the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative.

Like its counterpart at the federal level, Florida’s DOGE will advise on downsizing government and making what’s left run more efficiently, he said.