Blaise Ingoglia rips into Manatee County government spending as 'the worst'

Florida CFO Rips Manatee County For '$112 Million In Wasteful Spending,' Eyes Tax Relief

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. – Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia announced today that over $112 million is being “excessively and wastefully spent” in the Manatee County Budget, triggering a strong call for the county to immediately change its spending habits and offer substantial property tax relief to residents. CFO Ingoglia’s announcement follows an analysis revealing […] Florida CFO Rips Manatee County For ‘$112 Million In Wasteful Spend…

Manatee 'overspent' $112.4 million to grow government, Florida CFO says

When Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia addressed Manatee County’s “wasteful spending” on Thursday, he didn’t cite big projects or big purchases, he cited big government.“The growth of government itself is the wasteful spending,” he said at a press conference at Pier 22 in Bradenton. Ingoglia said Manatee County's population has increased by about 61,000 residents over the past five years, while the county staff increased by 472 ful…

Blaise Ingoglia rips into Manatee County government spending as 'the worst'

'I will not stand idly by whether you are a Democrat or Republican.'

Florida DOGE committee slams Manatee County Commission for overspending

Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia slammed Manatee County government on Thursday, saying it’s spending too much and overtaxing its citizens.

Florida's CFO says Manatee County leads in excessive government spending

In just seven counties, including Manatee, Blaise Ingoglia's office found over $1.1 billion in excessive spending this year alone.