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ORLANDO, Fla. - Visit Orlando’s CEO defended the organization’s finances Tuesday after Orange County officials alleged the tourism agency misclassified roughly $20 million in funds over the past five years.

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What we know:

Visit Orlando CEO Casandra Matej defended the organization’s spending Tuesday after Orange County officials alleged the tourism agency misclassified roughly $20 million over the past five years.

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The audit specifically cited $3 million in misclassified tourism tax funds in 2023. The county questioned expenditures on skyboxes at the Kia Center, office décor, and staff sneakers.

What we don't know:

It is unclear whether the alleged misclassifications will lead to an

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