The Balance Sheet

North Carolina local governments and public authorities using automated systems for preaudits are reminded that these systems must be certified annually to ensure that they meet certain technical requirements.

At its July 1 meeting, the Local Government Commission (LGC) passed three resolutions that will allow local governments to more quickly refinance existing debt, a process known as “refunding.” The resolutions apply to the following debt types:

Reminder: The LGC-203/COLL-91 Cash and Investments report for the June 30, 2025, reporting period is due on or before July 25, 2025.

Pension Journal Entry templates for the 2025 financial statements are now posted on our website for your use.

The Management of Cash and Taxes and Fund Balance Available reports for counties and municipalities for fiscal year 2024 are now available through our online report server. This online interface provides access to reports for audit years 2021 and later, as available.

The Statistical Information on Electric System Operations report for fiscal year 2024 is now available through our online report server. This online interface provides access to reports for fiscal years 2022 and later.

Units of local government planning to submit debt applications to the Local Government Commission (LGC) should be aware of revised submission deadlines for FY2024 late audits and responses to Financial Performance Indicators of Concern (FPICs).

A new memo published by the staff of the Local Government Commission (LGC) provides important reminders and guidance for banks regarding the financing of capital assets for North Carolina local governments.
 

The 2025 Treasurer’s Conference, hosted by the UNC School of Government and the Department of State Treasurer, will be held virtually from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11.

The staff of the Local Government Commission (LGC) has released a new memorandum discussing key aspects of Statement No. 101 of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).

An important note for counties and municipalities regarding audits that were not submitted to the LGC on or before March 31:

The staff of the Local Government Commission has released a memorandum outlining upcoming changes to State Single Audit requirements stemming from changes to federal single audit requirements issued in April 2024 by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget.

In response to changes issued by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to federal single audit requirements in April 2024, the staff of the Local Government Commission (LGC) has made adjustments to the State Single Audit Implementation Act, effective for fiscal years ending on or after June 30, 2026. 

The UNC School of Government is offering a “Fiduciary Responsibilities of Local Elected Officials” course on April 2. The course will be held via Zoom from 1:00-4:00 p.m.

A new memo has been posted to the Department of State Treasurer website that explains the process required for local governments to receive cashflow loans.