NewsCommunity Newspapers (Miami)August 17, 2026Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade County residents seek public spending dashboard
Community advocates are calling for the creation of a centralized, user-friendly public dashboard to track county spending. The request follows a two-year effort to move beyond buried spreadsheets and provide taxpayers with clear data on how funds are allocated.
Read the full story at Community Newspapers (Miami)Why It Matters
Residents currently lack a single, accessible source to view county expenditures, which impacts the ability of the public to monitor how $1 million and other taxpayer funds are distributed.
Key Facts
- Advocates have been requesting a centralized spending dashboard from the county for two years.
- Current spending information is provided through spreadsheets located on the county website.
- The authors claim to have identified $1 million in spending during their investigation.
- The proposed dashboard would include details on what was spent, who received the funds, the amount, and the purpose of the expenditure.
Who's Mentioned
personCounty Commissioner“The officials the newspaper encourages residents to contact.”organizationCommunity Newspapers“The news outlet reporting on the spending concerns.”organizationMiami's Community News“The publication reporting on the request.”locationMiami-Dade County“The government entity being asked for a spending dashboard.”