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Audit finds $97.3M in NC DPS financial reporting errors
The NC DPS had $97.3 million in financial reporting errors for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025, according to an audit released on Wednesday NCOSA.
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State audit flags financial control failures in Zebulon
A lack of sufficient internal controls over finances, and excessive expenditures on travel expenses are just some of the issues described in a Rapid Response Special Report released by the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (NCOSA) on the Town of Zebulon.
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Rocky Mount cash rebound eases state scrutiny
Rocky Mount’s cash position has improved enough that state officials will not require city leaders to return to the Local Government Commission (LGC) next month, though the city remains under close financial monitoring. The update came during Tuesday afternoon’s LGC meeting, where Rocky Mount officials appeared before the commission for the fourth time to discuss the city’s financial condition. ...
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State clears path for dissolution of Town of Speed
The LGC voted to accept the Town of Speed’s plan to dispose of its assets after the town dissolves its charter, which is expected to take place on June 30.
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State flags Littleton over audit delays, financial concerns
he Town of Littleton, Halifax County, faced financial scrutiny at last week’s Local Government Commission meeting.
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LGC delays Rocky Mount takeover, sets conditions for city
Local Government Commission (LGC) officials on Wednesday agreed to postpone a potential state takeover of Rocky Mount’s finances, contingent on the city complying with specific requirements.
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Boliek: Report details financial mismanagement in Elm City
An investigative report released Thursday by State Auditor Dave Boliek identified improper financial practices in Elm City, including payments for unperformed services and questionable reimbursements to town officials.
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LGC votes to hire independent auditor to audit Winston-Salem/Forsyth Schools
On Tuesday, NC’s Local Government Commission voted in favor of a resolution requiring an outside audit firm to conduct an internal controls audit of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System.
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State orders review, as Winston-Salem/Forsyth Schools faces debt crisis
The audit did not find evidence of fraud, but it detailed long-term mismanagement and weak internal controls and urged immediate corrective action.
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AmeriCorps frees recovery funds despite scrutiny over failed audits
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson celebrated the release of $400 million taxpayer dollars, despite that AmeriCorps failed eight consecutive audits.
Opinion
Winston-Salem/Forsyth Schools approved $75M in bonuses with little oversight
At some point, we have to move from surviving the moment to shaping the future. This audit — as damning as it is — should motivate us to seize that opportunity.
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Winston-Salem/Forsyth Schools facing dire $46M budget gap
NC audit finds WS/FCS faces $46M deficit, tied to COVID fund misuse, excess staffing despite enrollment drop, and broad financial mismanagement.
