Jacksonville government moves hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars each year through contracts, grants, development incentives, nonprofit funding, public-private partnerships and other spending programs. Public Money Pipeline follows that money beyond the headline number.

Each installment examines a different piece of the funding network: who receives public money, how the recipient was selected, what taxpayers are purchasing, who made the decision, and what measurable results are expected in return. The series also looks at the relationships among government agencies, elected officials, contractors, developers and nonprofit organizations when those connections are relevant to understanding how public dollars move.

The goal is not to assume that public spending is good or bad simply because of its size. A large contract may deliver substantial public value, while a relatively small expenditure can raise important questions about procurement, oversight or accountability. The documents, contracts, votes and results provide the context.

Below you'll find each investigation in the Public Money Pipeline series. Follow the articles individually—or follow the pipeline from one decision to the next—to see a broader picture of how Jacksonville taxpayer dollars move from appropriation to recipient to outcome.

Public Money Pipeline IX

Public Money Pipeline VIII:

Public Money Pipeline VII: Understanding the Kids Hope Alliance

The Public Money Pipeline Part VI

The Public Money Pipeline Part V

The Public Money Pipeline Part IV

The Public Money Pipeline Part III

The Public Money Pipeline Part II

The Public Money Pipeline Part I