Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava responds to DOGE letter from State of Florida 

On Monday, August 4^th, Governor DeSantis’ Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) informed Mayor Daniella Levine Cava of its intention to review Miami‑Dade County’s financial information.  

Below is a statement from Miami-Dade County Mayor Levine Cava in response:  

“We are aware that Governor DeSantis’s Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has initiated a review of Miami‑Dade County’s finances. Since I took office as Mayor, I’ve governed with strong fiscal accountability and ensured Miami‑Dade operates under one of the most transparent and well‑governed local systems in the nation.  

“Our county has undergone regular external audits, with findings made public and easily accessible to residents. Longstanding checks and balances, oversight committees, an open and transparent budgeting process, and community advisory boards ensure that taxpayer dollars are used responsibly. We offer the public real time financial information through the online checkbook portal. We have already implemented cost‑saving measures over recent years, including reductions in administrative overhead to further maximize every taxpayer dollar spent, while preserving essential services. And I am proud that we reduced the tax rate two years in a row to a historic low, the lowest combined tax rate since 1982, while continuing to operate an effective, efficient local government.  

“We welcome transparency with the state and our community and are confident in the integrity of our operations. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of transparency and accountability. Miami‑Dade stands ready to cooperate—but to the extent that the review adds value without disrupting local governance. If DOGE requires clarification on budget line items we have already clearly documented, we will help. But there is no need for duplication, nor for politically driven investigations that could divert staff time away from critical services. 

“Our priorities remain focused on delivering for residents: investing in infrastructure, public safety, affordable housing, and economic opportunity—not playing into staged political theater.”