Flagler County Government has issued a formal statement addressing fiscal transparency and accountability, highlighting the county’s long-standing financial track record ahead of Florida’s new 2026 transparency mandates. The statement, released by county officials, is their outline of Flagler County’s history of budget management, debt reduction, and public accountability measures — and asserts that the standards now being required statewide are ones the county adopted on its own years ago.
“Flagler County welcomes the opportunity to discuss fiscal efficiency and accountability because it is a value we also champion. Over the years, we’ve restructured and reduced debt, raised our reserves, and improved the bond rating to AA+, strengthening our fiscal position.
Our 16-year record of national budget excellence and our award-winning Transparency Dashboards prove that we don’t just talk about accountability, we build it into every dollar we spend. We are proud that the state’s new 2026 transparency mandates (HB 1329) mirror the exact standards Flagler established years ago.
We acknowledge the Florida CFO’s role in this process, and we will continue to work side-by-side with the state to ensure our taxpayers receive the maximum benefit from every dollar. In Flagler, the books are open, the mission is clear, and our commitment to efficiency and accountability is proven.”
For any questions regarding the Flagler County transparency initiatives, visit https ://www.flaglercounty.gov/Government/Transparency-Dashboard.
