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Year-end report finds growing number of significant findings in audits | Florida

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Steve Wilson | The Center Square – 2024-12-11 14:04:00

SUMMARY: A report by the Florida Auditor General found an increase in financial mismanagement and noncompliance with state law in 2022-2023 audits, compared to the previous year. Of 1,874 audits, 298 governmental bodies had 585 significant findings, a 13% increase from 2021-2022. Key issues included internal financial control weaknesses, budget and accounting problems, and noncompliance with legal requirements. However, repeat violations decreased by 6%. Notably, 22 entities were cited for deficiencies related to federal awards, and two organizations, the Leon County Educational Facilities Authority and SWI Community Development District, faced financial concerns regarding their viability.

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Australia’s re-elected prime minister says voters chose unity over division

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www.news4jax.com – Rod Mcguirk, Associated Press – 2025-05-03 22:46:00

SUMMARY: Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his center-left Labor Party secured a rare second-term victory, winning at least 85 of 150 seats. Albanese emphasized unity, recalling his upbringing in public housing with his late mother. The conservative opposition, led by Peter Dutton, lost significant ground, including Dutton’s own seat, amid criticisms of divisive culture wars and unpopular nuclear power proposals. Albanese’s win marks the first consecutive election success since John Howard in 2004, ending a period of political instability. Albanese received congratulatory calls from world leaders, signaling strong international support as he begins his second term.

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Warren Buffett’s best and worst investments in his 60 years as Berkshire Hathaway CEO

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www.clickorlando.com – Josh Funk, Associated Press – 2025-05-03 16:01:00

SUMMARY: Billionaire investor Warren Buffett announced that he plans to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway by the end of 2025. Having led the company since 1965, Buffett transformed it from a textiles manufacturer into a massive conglomerate. Notable successes include investments in National Indemnity, American Express, Apple, BYD, See’s Candy, and Berkshire Hathaway Energy. However, he also faced setbacks, such as the failure of the textile mills, the poor purchase of Dexter Shoe Co., and missed opportunities like Amazon and Google. Despite some missteps, Buffett’s leadership made him a renowned figure in the investment world.

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Grand Theft Auto VI delayed again, this time until May 2026

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www.news4jax.com – Michael Casey, Associated Press – 2025-05-03 10:22:00

SUMMARY: Rockstar Games announced a delay for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI, now set for release on May 26, 2026, instead of fall 2024. The company apologized but gave no specific reasons, emphasizing the need for extra time to meet quality expectations. Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar’s parent company, saw its shares drop nearly 7%, but CEO Strauss Zelnick supported the delay, promising a “groundbreaking” experience. Fans expressed mixed reactions, with some skeptical due to previous delays and others hopeful the fixed date signals a definitive release. The game is expected to feature a Miami-inspired Vice City and a female lead, though these details may change.

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