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.
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Senate Judiciary scheduled to review 2026 regulatory reform bill
Senate Bill 1047, the Regulatory Reform Act of 2026, is scheduled for review Wednesday in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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.
Headline: Senate finance panel lists public workforce overhaul bill
Senate Bill 1041, a broad public workforce measure affecting state employment and government operations, is scheduled for Senate Finance review Tuesday.
North Carolina opens second digital opportunity survey
NCDIT is asking North Carolinians to complete a digital opportunity survey on broadband access, computer needs and digital skills.
NC lawmakers return Monday with election, tax and workforce bills ahead
North Carolina lawmakers are scheduled to return Monday, with committee work Tuesday on election law, tax policy, workforce legislation and health care revisions.
North Carolina House, Senate return for June 8 sessions
The North Carolina House and Senate are scheduled to convene Monday, with House committees set to resume work Tuesday.
North Carolina Supreme Court commission to study legal access gaps
A new North Carolina Supreme Court commission will study legal deserts and possible changes to expand access to legal services.
State elections board issues guidance on voter drives, mailings ahead of midterms
The State Board of Elections is urging voters to verify information from registration drives and election-related mailings.
State audit finds 19 issues in review of $28 billion in federal grants
The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor has released its 2025 statewide single audit, reporting 19 findings and $342,093 in questioned costs in its review of $28 billion in federal grants spent by North Carolina entities during fiscal year 2025. The audit says the state spent $43.9 billion in federal awards overall for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, with Medicaid accounting for more than half of that total.
North Carolina Launches Language Access Resources for State Government
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper announced that more North Carolinians will have the opportunity to connect with state government information, programs and services thanks to efforts to improve language access.
Attorney General Josh Stein Partners with USDA to Fight for Cheaper Food
Attorney General Josh Stein joined a historic partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to protect competition and keep grocery, meat, and poultry prices affordable for North Carolinians.