AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoState Government Accountability: The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor released an investigative report raising concerns about the Town of Cary’s spending practices, including questionable purchases, heavy use of town VISA cards, and weak financial oversight—prompting Cary officials to respond with a “Moving Forward Dashboard” tracking fixes. Public Safety: Asheville police reported two deaths after an early-morning shooting, saying the suspects were “unaccounted for” and describing it as likely retaliatory. Local Government Finance: The Local Government Commission approved a $2 million financing contract for Calabash to relocate its town hall, bringing the project to $3.1 million and ending a long debt-free stretch. Food Assistance Costs: Counties are set to absorb higher SNAP administrative costs as federal responsibility shifts, with local leaders warning about budget pressure. Elections & Voting Claims: A Reuters review challenges President Trump’s claims that noncitizen voting is widespread, finding few federal prosecutions and many cases tied to confusion or errors. Environment & Infrastructure: Gov. Josh Stein highlighted North Carolina’s $1 billion-plus water recovery milestone after Hurricane Helene, while noting hundreds of millions remain in unmet needs. Business & Fraud: A-Plus Management agreed to pay $1 million to settle alleged false claims tied to overstated USPS repairs.
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