Beth Wood

Audit says NCDOT stayed within budget

January 24, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Transportation operated under budget during the 2024 fiscal year, according to a new report released by the state auditor’s office. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) spent […]

Audit reveals $7.8M in late unemployment payments

December 5, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A new state audit says $7.8 million in first unemployment benefits did not go out in a timely manner between Jan. 1, 2023, through Dec. 31, 2023. The report by the North Carolina […]

Treasurer Dale Folwell’s use of vehicles being investigated

June 27, 2024 The Associated Press

RALEIGH — North Carolina law enforcement officials are investigating the potential improper use of state vehicles by state Treasurer Dale Folwell, according to a local prosecutor and records. State investigators launched a probe in March […]

NCGOP Chair Jason Simmons on economy, immigration and ’24 key races

June 14, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH —North Carolina Republican Party Chair Jason Simmons says the economy, inflation and education are the top issues for Republicans ahead of the 2024 elections. “You know, it’s been a great transition. We have a […]

Weatherman, Boliek prepare for general election

May 23, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH —Hal Weatherman and Dave Boliek won their May 14 second primary runoff contests for lieutenant governor and state auditor, respectively, and now look ahead to November’s general election. While the results are still unofficial, […]

Annual statewide audit flags several agencies

April 24, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor conducted its annual Statewide Single Audit, examining how $35 billion in federal funds were spent across 618 programs managed by 103 state entities, including the […]

NC-13, Council of State seats on May 14 second primary ballot

April 24, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Absentee ballots have begun going out for the second primary in certain North Carolina races, which is set for May 14. Early voting will begin Thursday. Second primaries are being held for Republican […]

Cooper appoints Holmes as state auditor following resignation by Wood

December 1, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced the appointment of Jessica Holmes as the North Carolina State Auditor, succeeding Beth Wood. Holmes will take over starting Dec. 15. Current State Auditor Beth Wood announced she would […]

North Carolina’s continued history of late unemployment payments probed by lawmakers

November 8, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — On Nov. 1, the North Carolina General Assembly House Oversight Committee held a hearing to examine accuracy and delay issues with the state’s unemployment insurance (UI) payments. “The pandemic highlighted flaws in the ability […]

Insurance Commissioner disagrees with part of audit of volunteer fire dept. grants

May 3, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A state audit of volunteer fire department grants issued by the N.C. Department of Insurance has cited problems with the way the grants were distributed. The audit included $56.2 million in grants distributed […]