JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The City of Jacksonville’s Special Committee on Duval DOGE and Council Auditor addressed letters sent by the mayor’s office regarding a 2% budget lapse. The city’s finance committee approved the 2% lapse in this year's budget back in August.

Council Auditor Kim Taylor explained the lapse is essentially a reduction in each department or organization’s appropriated funds within the city’s overall budget. The plan was for the DOGE committee to evaluate whether each entity needs that 2% of its budgeted funds. If so, legislation would be drafted for the entire city council to vote on and restore the funding.

In November, Mayor Donna Deegan's office sent letters to 18 organizations making them aware of this new process and stating the mayor does not have the authority to p

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