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Issues with AFIR Upload

What to do if you receive file load error

Updates to Data Input Workbooks

Memo to assist with changes to G.S. 159-29

Revised Fidelity Bond Requirements

Memo to assist with changes to G.S. 159-29

Compliance Requirements for Revenue Replacement Expenditures

Coates’ Canons Blogpost Provides Details

Revised Illustrative Financial Statements for Carolina County Now Available

Revisions Related to ARPA and Opioid Settlement Funds

Updates Coming to Carolina County Illustrative Financial Statements

Changes to Address Reporting of ARPA and Opioid Settlement Funding

Debt Inquiry Form Now Available

Are you a local government or public authority in North Carolina that:

GASB 87 – Leases : Frequently Asked Questions

To assist NC local governments with implementing Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No.

2022 Annual Financial Information Report (AFIR)

Reminder for all counties and municipalities: The 2022 Annual Financial Information Report (AFIR) is now available on the U.S.

ARP: UG and SOG Office Hours

Two quick reminders related to ARP:

Memo 2023-05: Issues related to audits for FYE June 30, 2022

Last week, the State and Local Government Finance Division issued Memo No. 2023-05 that discusses various issues related to audits for fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.  Specifically,

Important Updates to Data Input Workbooks

The 2022 Data Input Workbooks that were posted in late August have been updated to address several issues that were identified by auditors and LGC staff.

FY2022 Audit Report Resources Now Available

Resources and instructions for submission of 2022 audit reports are now available on our Submitting Your Audit webpage, including

Local Government Federal Credit Union Scholarships Available for UNC SOG Courses!

The deadline for LGFCU members to apply for scholarships for SOG courses being taught between October 1 and December 31, is September 1.  Don’t miss this opportunity to get financial assistance for tuition for SOG training.

Opioid Settlement Funds: Auditing and Compliance Reporting

Counties and certain municipalities are now receiving allocations of the “National Opioid Settlement Agreement,” whose funds are to be used specifically for expenditures related to opioid remediation activities.