Burg's Eye View · St. Petersburg city government, watched closely

An independent, resident-run project making the City of St. Petersburg's public records readable: what gets decided, what gets spent, and what happens when you ask to see the paperwork.

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The Taxpayer's Tab Ongoing

How $2.1 million is spent in food by City Hall over 34 months

The tab: about $70,000 a month for the last two years. The audit trail: 71% of dollars don't say what they bought, and the receipts carry a fee the city hasn't yet named.

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In Progress

Auditing, conflicts of interest, and unethical governance

How the Mayor gatekeeps auditing in St. Petersburg, and how City Council could change the auditing landscape of our city.

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In Progress

Investigation No. 3 is underway.

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