Miami-Dade County Commission Chairman Anthony Rodriguez is convening what he calls “a rare meeting” outside the commission’s regular meeting schedule “to identify immediate budget cuts and reduce government waste.”

In a statement issued Wednesday , Rodriguez said he’s inviting Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia to a planned August 20 meeting to find ways to cooperate and work in tandem with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ statewide DOGE task force. The state task force is modeled after the federal Department of Government Efficiency, formerly led by Elon Musk.

“We share the same goals — ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent wisely, improving operational transparency, and streamlining government functions,” Rodriguez said.

“Our Board stands ready to work with the CFO and his staff to impr

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