North Carolina Office of the State Auditor

North Carolina Office of the State Auditor Holding state government & entities that receive public money accountable, working on behalf of North Carolinians to eliminate waste, fraud, & abuse.

OSA protects the interests of taxpayers and others who provide financial resources to the State of North Carolina. One way OSA protects the interest of taxpayers is through the operation of a Tipline for the submission of allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse. Allegations of fraud, waste and abuse should be sent to OSA by calling 1-800-730-TIPS (8477) or clicking https://www.auditor.nc.gov/about-

us/state-auditors-tipline. Because this is a public forum, if you choose to post an allegation on these pages, OSA cannot protect your anonymity. Posts to this site, in connection with the transaction of public business, are subject to the N.C. Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. Our Work
The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) performs an array of work, including financial statement audits, financial related audits, performance audits, information technology audits, and investigative reports. We examine all facets of state government, including education, health, transportation, computer systems, regulatory processes, and public safety. We conduct special studies as requested by the Legislature and audit federal grant programs to ensure North Carolina can continue to receive federal money. Our work helps improve the efficiency of state government and helps the state retain its coveted AAA bond rating. We do not audit individuals for tax compliance or examine individual tax returns. Our work is focused on improving state government and uncovering waste and abuse of state tax dollars by state agencies or private entities that receive state funds.

Applications for Fall Internships at the NC Office of the State Auditor are closing soon! Eligibility: Rising juniors an...
06/23/2026

Applications for Fall Internships at the NC Office of the State Auditor are closing soon!

Eligibility: Rising juniors and seniors or graduate students
Location: Raleigh, NC
Time Commitment: 10+ hours per week (flexible)
Application Deadline: July 3, 2026 — apply soon!

Available Internships:
• Data Analytics
• Data Engineering
• Data Science
• IT Service Desk
• Constituent Services
• Legal
• Rapid Response
• Special Investigations

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A project 30+ years in the making has cost taxpayers $61 million—and still nothing has been built.The Mid-Currituck Brid...
06/22/2026

A project 30+ years in the making has cost taxpayers $61 million—and still nothing has been built.

The Mid-Currituck Bridge was planned as a third crossing to the Outer Banks to reduce travel time and facilitate more efficient evacuation during a major hurricane. The projected cost of construction has more than doubled to roughly $1.2 billion since its 2018 estimate, resulting in a $702 million funding gap.

With construction delayed until at least 2028 and key permits expiring in 2030, the window to move forward is narrowing quickly.

Get all the detail in OSA’s Rapid Response Report (link in bio).

06/22/2026

Mid-Currituck Bridge Report- Press Conference

06/19/2026

State Auditor Dave Boliek speaks to about recent audits finding $47 million in unemployment benefits fraud and late payments to recipients.

The NC Office of the State Auditor released two new audits highlighting ongoing issues with unemployment payments at the...
06/18/2026

The NC Office of the State Auditor released two new audits highlighting ongoing issues with unemployment payments at the Division of Employment Security (DES).

From April 2021 through March 2025, DES’s improper payment rate reached 22%—more than double the federal standard—resulting in $168.8 million in overpayments. A separate report found that 28% of first unemployment payments were delayed between July 2024 and November 2025, leaving some North Carolinians waiting weeks—or even months—for critical support.

OSA will remain engaged to help ensure these issues are addressed and taxpayer dollars are protected. Read both reports by clicking the link in our profile.

28% of first NC unemployment payments failed to meet federal standards. During the period of July 1, 2024, through Novem...
06/17/2026

28% of first NC unemployment payments failed to meet federal standards. During the period of July 1, 2024, through November 30, 2025, OSA found 31,366 of 111,413 first unemployment benefit payments were not made within the federally required 14-day standard.

State Auditor Dave Boliek says, “Employers pay into our unemployment benefits safety net, and yet for 15 years benefits haven’t gone out the door when they should. As the follow-up audit from the professional team at the State Auditor’s Office shows, slight improvements have been made, but it’s not fair for the government to continually shrug its shoulders at such a longstanding problem.”

North Carolina has consistently ranked among the most untimely states, averaging 41st overall since 2005. DES has not met the federal timeliness standard for first unemployment benefit payments since 2011.

DES agreed with the recommendations outlined in the report. Read it for yourself by clicking the link on our profile page.

The NC Division of Employment Security issued $168.8 million unemployment benefits overpayments from April 2021 to March...
06/17/2026

The NC Division of Employment Security issued $168.8 million unemployment benefits overpayments from April 2021 to March 2025; $47.2 million was classified as fraud. DES only recovered $12.2 million in fraud overpayments during that time. More details below ⬇️

A recent performance audit by the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor found that DES’s improper payment rate rose to 22% during the same period, well above the 10% federal requirement. This number rose from 18% in 2022 when OSA last conducted an audit of the program.

“The North Carolina State Auditor’s Office will continue to serve as our state's fiscal watchdog, assessing programs and sounding the public alarm to push for improvement,” said State Auditor Dave Boliek. “Ignoring problems for years and missing basic public expectation cannot continue to be tolerated.”

DES agreed with the recommendations of the report. Read it for yourself (link in comments).

06/16/2026

State Auditor Dave Boliek talks to David Crabtree about his vision for the Office of the State Auditor (OSA).

It’s a proud day to be a hockey fan in North Carolina. Congratulations to the players, coaches, staff, and fans of the C...
06/15/2026

It’s a proud day to be a hockey fan in North Carolina. Congratulations to the players, coaches, staff, and fans of the Carolina Hurricanes on an incredible season and their Stanley Cup Finals victory!

06/12/2026

Hear about some of the new technology OSA’s Investigative Division is using to identify fraud from Deputy State Auditor Beth Ray in our first podcast episode! Find Let’s Add it Up with Auditor Dave Boliek on all your favorite podcast platforms.

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325 N Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC
27603

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Friday 8am - 5pm

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