The Sun Sentinel reviewed about a year's worth of city-funded expense accounts authorizations, and found most went to pay for donations to churches, clubs and schools for events or specific projects. (Sun Sentinel photo illustration) In South Florida cities, leaders donate to charities with taxpayers' money

Across Florida, politicians love giving to charity, especially when – at their behest – the money comes from other sources, such as taxpayers, lobbyists or vendors. In an era of diminishing public resources, taxpayer-funded donations are open to question.

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