Today’s NC Political News briefs
Recent North Carolina government action includes election data modernization planning, a campaign finance leadership change and state retirement plan fee findings.
Modernization commission reviews election data systems
The Modernization of Election Data Systems Advisory Commission met Aug. 24, according to a notice from the Office of the State Auditor. The agenda included opening remarks from State Auditor Dave Boliek, a SEIMS replacement planning update from State Board of Elections Executive Director Sam Hayes, a NEXUS subcommittee report and discussion. The item qualifies as election-administration oversight because SEIMS is central to statewide election data systems.
State elections director names campaign finance leader
State Board of Elections Executive Director Sam Hayes named Allen Norfleet as the agency’s director of campaign finance, according to an Aug. 20 release. Norfleet previously worked for the Maryland State Board of Elections and the Federal Election Commission. Lindsey Wakely, the outgoing director, is moving to the State Ethics Commission. The item qualifies because campaign finance enforcement and reporting are core statewide election-accountability functions.
Treasurer says supplemental retirement plans pay lower fees than peers
The Department of State Treasurer said Aug. 20 that North Carolina’s supplemental retirement plans pay lower administration and investment fees than peer plans. The item qualifies as state fiscal oversight because the treasurer’s office manages public retirement-related programs and the release concerns fees charged to participants in state-administered supplemental retirement plans.
