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Comments by State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, on the State Auditor’s Report on East Laurinburg

I would like to thank State Auditor Beth Wood and her staff for their hard work in today’s audit that found misappropriations of funds in East Laurinburg.

Treasurer Folwell Encourages Businesses to Hire Disabled Workers to Fill Vacancies

State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, said North Carolina is in the throes of an “employment crisis” and businesses struggling to find workers should consider hiring people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

Treasurer Folwell to 'Follow the Law' on Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Divestiture

State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, acknowledged today that he received a letter from the National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC)&

Treasurer Folwell to Highlight NC ABLE and ABLE to Work Programs at State Fair

Agriculture Commissioner Troxler and Bandwidth CEO/co-founder David Morken to Attend

Local Government Commission Votes to Assume Financial Control of Spring Lake

The Local Government Commission has voted to take over the finances of Spring Lake, citing concerns the town might be in danger of default on November debt service payments totaling $221,385 without corrective measures.

Treasurer Folwell Opposes New IRS Bank Regulations

State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, announced that he is joining 23 other state treasurers, auditors and financial officers in signing a 

Treasurer Folwell Recognizes NC ABLE Participants in Asheville

Says Hiring Disabled Workers Could Help Ease State’s Employment Crisis

Clayton $80 Million Loan Tied to Rapid Growth, Ratepayer Protection

The Local Government Commission (LGC) has approved a request by the town of Clayton to seek an $80 million revolving loan provided by the state of North Carolina for a sewage treatment facility to accommodate rapid residential growth and industrial demands.

Treasurer Folwell Asks Gov. Cooper Not to Use CARES Money to Extend Extra Unemployment Benefits

Additional federal unemployment benefits are scheduled to expire on Sept. 6, as the pandemic emergency employment compensation and pandemic unemployment assistance programs are ending. These programs are paying an additional $300 a week to eligible unemployment applicants.

Treasurer Folwell Praises 38 Entities for Moving from Stress to Success

In a sweeping success story for local governments around the state, the Local Government Commission (LGC) has removed 38 entities from its Unit Assistance List (UAL), a monitoring device that flags and tracks local governments and public authorities battling financial and governance challenges.