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CATS audit finds millions in lost fares, security concerns
State auditors say CATS loses up to $6.5 million annually to fare evasion while raising concerns about security, policing and safety spending.
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Boliek reassigns election liaison, citing county chair effort winding down
The OSA says that Woodhouse will now work in strategic initiatives related to constituent services and communications.
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NC agencies slow to eliminate vacancies flagged in audit
In an update to an audit released in January by the Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency (DAVE), only 129 (15.6%) of 819 long-term vacancies planned for elimination across state agencies occurred by Feb. 1
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Helene survivors receive new homes as rebuild expands
Boone-based Christian humanitarian aid organization Samaritan’s Purse, announced on Friday that it is expanding its rebuild program, adding 19 new locations across four states, including North Carolina, to those affected by Hurricane Helene's devastation.
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Report: NCDHHS generated $386M for vacant positions
The NC Department of Health and Human Services received $386 million for jobs that were never filled, according to the State Auditor’s Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency (DAVE).
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Audit: $83M in SNAP benefits delayed to NC recipients
About $83 million and over 290,000 payments in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits were delayed in NC from 2021 to 2024, according to an audit from the NC Office of the State Auditor.
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Audit highlights Charlotte transit safety concerns
House Speaker Destin Hall called the situation “unacceptable” and noted the House will begin taking action based on the findings.
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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.
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Swannanoa’s $27M storm relief center under fire after state audit
A new report from the office of North Carolina's State Auditor is raising questions about Hurricane Helene recovery spending. According to the audit, one laundry and shower center operated for 189 days and cost the State of North Carolina a total of $27.4 million, averaging a daily cost of $145,217.
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NC Medical Board audit raises patient safety concerns
A performance audit released Thursday by North Carolina State Auditor Beth Wood’s office regarding the North Carolina Medical Board raises concerns for patient safety across the state.
