STATEHOUSE– Lt. Governor Beckwith is announcing mass spending cuts his office is making after assuming his role as Indiana Lieutenant Governor from the previous administration.
The office will not be renewing the following contracts:
- Two separate professional development training services totaling $120,510
- An outside graphic design service totaling $27,000
- The social media management platform, Hootsuite, totaling $1,188
- The image hosting service, Flickr, totaling $132
The office has already canceled the New York Times subscription, totaling $195. Additionally, the office renegotiated an existing contract, saving $15,000 of Hoosier taxpayer money.
“When I first came into office, I asked my team for looking for items and services we could cut immediately,” Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith said. “I knew there would be wasteful spending left over from the previous administration. Fiscal responsibility isn’t just about numbers—it’s about ensuring every dollar serves the people effectively. By cutting unnecessary spending, we can ensure that taxpayer money is going to essential services to Hoosiers.”
One major purchase by the Office of Lt. Governor was a new car. The car from the previous administration had been in multiple accidents and suffered from mechanical issues. Additionally, the vehicle would not be large enough to accommodate the Lt. Governor and his staff when traveling for town halls and meeting with community leaders around the state. The Lt. Governor’s office submitted a request through the Indiana Department of Administration for a car to accommodate the office’s needs, and the office was presented with only two options. The car’s purchase price is less than the existing savings to be cut to those as mentioned above.
“Overall, the Lt. Governor’s office has already saved the state money,” Lt. Governor Beckwith said. “I look forward to continuing to dive into these contracts and to make the necessary cuts.”
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