The Department of State Treasurer is notifying local governments that it is ready to disperse the 2026 round of Cash Flow loans for Hurricane Helene affected communities. The legislature appropriated $20 million dollars in this year’s budget for cities and counties who need additional funding due to the extent of their damages and ongoing cleanup and cashflow needs while seeking resources through more traditional means
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The Local Government Commission (LGC) approved more than $814 million in financing requests at its Aug. 4 meeting, with proposals supporting drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, PFAS treatment, stormwater improvements, school renovations, public safety facilities, affordable housing and senior living projects across North Carolina.
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The Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System (TSERS) and Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System (LGERS) Boards of Trustees (Board) approved several measures to support stable operations and effective administration across the North Carolina Retirement Systems (NCRS).
State Health Plan leaders, including Board of Trustees Chair and State Treasurer Brad Briner, met with Atrium Health leaders on Monday in Raleigh. The meeting was constructive with both entities expressing a commitment to working toward finding a path forward for the State Health Plan and its members, and providing an update within a few weeks.
The N.C. Department of State Treasurer is announcing MaryAnne Fitzpatrick as the next Deputy Treasurer of the state’s Unclaimed Property Division (UPD). This promotion comes after 12 years of service to UPD, most recently as the Assistant Deputy Treasurer since 2022.
In response to the statement sent out by Atrium Health earlier today, the Department of State Treasurer and State Health Plan release the following:
Statement in Response to Atrium
The State Health Plan (Plan) is applauding Duke Health’s commitment to public servants across our state. By working with our team, Duke Health has found ways to lower costs for both the Plan and our members- which includes teachers, state employees and their families.
The State Health Plan (Plan) Board of Trustees took several landmark actions today aimed at making tangible improvements for the state’s hardworking teachers, state employees and retirees. These steps are aimed at affordability, strengthening access to care and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Plan for its nearly 750,000 members.
The Board voted on the following:
Town leaders in Calabash (Brunswick County) plan to relocate its town hall, saying its current one is inadequate to balance workforce capacity with community needs. The leaders brought this request for $2 million in financing to the Local Government Commission (LGC) today and were approved to move ahead. Calabash officials say this improvement is necessary for the town’s economic operation and the general health and welfare of its residents. The Town will supplement the $2 million in financing with an additional $1.1 million cash, for a total $3.1 million project.