Florida investigates out-of-state travel abuses by employees

Florida lawmakers are investigating travel expenses for state employees after discovering that four high-paid workers at the Department of Management Services live out of state and charge taxpayers for travel to Florida. These employees, who earn between $103,000 and $206,000, have billed the state for significant travel costs, raising concerns about oversight and accountability. A recent audit revealed issues with the management of state resources, prompting increased scrutiny from legislators. New bills may require agency directors to live in the same county as their offices, aiming to address travel spending. Lawmakers are pushing for greater financial accountability amid ongoing concerns about waste in state government.