State audits found North Carolina continued to issue some unemployment payments late and had more than $47 million in fraud overpayments during the review period.
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State audits find late unemployment payments, $47 million in fraud overpayments
Two state audits found delayed unemployment payments and more than $47 million in fraud overpayments in North Carolina’s unemployment benefit system.
Senate committee takes up State Auditor agency bill
Senate Bill 1013 would make changes to the Office of the State Auditor, including provisions tied to Medicaid provider audits.
House election bill advances with ballot-counting, campaign finance and audit changes
House Bill 958 would make changes to ballot counting, provisional ballots, absentee voting, campaign finance rules and election audits.
Senate panel to take up health care competition bill
Senate Bill 978, a health care competition measure tied to hospitals, patient rights and state oversight, is scheduled for Senate Judiciary review Tuesday.
Auditor report finds low long-term vacancy rate in NC community colleges
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s community colleges have relatively few long-term job vacancies compared with the size of their workforce, according to a new report from the Office of the State Auditor.
Special Report Finds Hurricane Relief Funds Went Toward Stress Balls, Succulent Plants, and a ‘Sobriety Bowl’ Event
The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) released a special report on the use of Hurricane Helene mental health funds, citing purchases such as rhinoceros-shaped stress balls, succulent plants, and other comfort items and events.
Auditor panel outlines campaign finance overhaul for North Carolina
A state commission created to modernize North Carolina’s election data systems is now laying out what a replacement for the state’s aging campaign finance reporting process should look like, an early step in what could become a broader transparency and compliance overhaul. (nc auditor )
State Auditor Announces Replacement of State Board of Elections Member
RALEIGH, N.C. — State Auditor Dave Boliek has announced that Angela Hawkins will replace Bob Rucho on the North Carolina State Board of Elections. Bob Rucho informed State Auditor Boliek of his resignation this morning.
State Auditor Boliek Announces Modernization of Election Data Systems Commission
RALEIGH, N.C. — Today, State Auditor Dave Boliek announced the creation of the Modernization of Election Data Systems (MEDS) Commission to provide assistance and practical advice with the ongoing efforts to modernize North Carolina’s election management system.
State Auditor Recommends Cuts, Reinvestment in First DAVE Act Report
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) today released a comprehensive, data-driven performance audit examining long-term vacancies across state agencies and the significant impact of the lapsed salary generated when these positions remain unfilled.
NC Education Lottery Financial Statement Audit Released
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has released the statutorily required financial statement audit of the North Carolina Education Lottery.
State Auditor Issues New Report on State’s Finances
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has released a new report summary highlighting key aspects of North Carolina’s overall financial health. The report was created from financial statements audited by OSA in the State of North Carolina’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
State Auditor Releases Critical Report on North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has released its report evaluating the administration of the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency’s (NCORR) Homeowner Recovery Program (HRP).
CATS Special Report Reveals Armed Security Decreased 40%, “Inclusion” Requirement for Security Contracts
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has released a Preliminary Special Report on the security contracts for the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS). The report, conducted in response to the murder of Iryna Zarutska on one of the CATS’s train cars, examined the security contract history of the CATS, the fluctuations in security personnel for the CATS, and how solicitation for security contracts was guided by a “Charlotte Business Inclusion” requirement.
State Auditor’s Office Introduces Cardinal Award, Gives Inaugural Recognition to Morganton’s Finance Director
State Auditor Dave Boliek is pleased to introduce the Cardinal Award – a special distinction from the State Auditor’s Office bestowed upon North Carolina’s finest individuals.
DAVE Act Passes Legislature, State Auditor Boliek "Fully On Board"
RALEIGH, N.C. — Today, the North Carolina General Assembly passed House Bill 125, “Continuing Budget Operations.” The bill includes “The DAVE Act” provision, which requires the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor to establish a “Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency.” The division will assess the continued need for each state agency and whether cuts need to be made.
State Auditor Boliek Statement on Veto Override of House Bill 549
RALEIGH, N.C. — State Auditor Dave Boliek released the following statement on the North Carolina General Assembly overriding the veto of House Bill 549, "Clarify Powers of State Auditor":
State Auditor Boliek Statement on Veto of House Bill 549
RALEIGH, N.C. — State Auditor Dave Boliek released the following statement on the veto of House Bill 549, "Clarify Powers of State Auditor":
State Auditor Boliek Files Response in Elections Board Battle
Today, State Auditor Dave Boliek filed a response in support of a petition from Senate Leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Destin Hall disputing the recent Superior Court ruling blocking transfer of elections board appointments from the governor to the state auditor.