North Carolina Office of the State Auditor

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State Auditor Dave Boliek discusses OSA’s efforts to ensure financial responsibility in North Carolina’s cities and towns.

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Application Deadline: July 3, 2026
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State Auditor Dave Boliek discusses OSA’s efforts to modernize North Carolina’s Election Information Systems.

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According to a new DAVE report, North Carolina’s community colleges maintain less than a 0.5% long-term job vacancy rate across a workforce of more than 31,000 employees.

As State Auditor Dave Boliek notes, this approach could serve as a model for other state agencies working to keep vacancy rates low.

Read the full report (link in bio).

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Tune into the first episode of Let’s Add It Up with Auditor Dave Boliek coming soon!

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A closer look at staffing in North Carolina’s community colleges 👇

A new DAVE report found 136 long-term vacancies (positions empty for 6 months or more) out of more than 31,000 positions—a rate of less than half a percent.

Of the 136 Long Term Vacancies:
• 60% of those positions are already filled, in hiring, or actively being recruited
• 21% of vacant positions were reported as vacant due to uncompetitive salary, specialized qualifications, inconvenient work location, or some combination of all three
• 9.6% were being evaluated for reclassification or held while the division they are within undergoes reorganization

While these vacancies have generated $11.3 million in lapsed salaries over time, OSA does not recommend eliminating them due to complex funding structures. Community colleges have multifaceted funding models that include both State and local sources, so not all of the lapsed salary funds are available to them.

This report highlights strong workforce management and provides greater transparency into how community colleges operate across North Carolina. Read it for yourself (link in bio).

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DAVE Report Finds Minimal Vacancies Throughout North Carolina’s Community Colleges

The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor’s Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency (DAVE) has published a new audit that details a distinctly low number of long-term vacancies across North Carolina’s community colleges.

As part of its government efficiency initiatives, DAVE has been evaluating long-term state vacancies – defined as any position that has remained vacant for six months or longer – and associated lapsed salaries. DAVE’s evaluation of North Carolina’s community colleges found that while the North Carolina Community College System employs over 31,000 personnel, only 136 long-term vacancies exist within the workforce.

“North Carolina’s community college system is a strong example of effective and efficient workforce governance. The colleges utilize management flexibility and are considerate of staffing needs,” said State Auditor Dave Boliek. “With less than half a percent vacancy rate out of a workforce of over 31,000 personnel, our community colleges should serve as a goalpost for other state agencies in efforts to keep workforce vacancy rates low.”

Of the 136 positions, community colleges reported that 82 (60.3%) have either been filled, are in the final stages of the hiring process, or are actively recruiting as of December 31, 2025. Since each position became vacant, they have generated a total of $11.3 million in lapsed salaries. The long-term vacancies of all community colleges would generate $10.4 million in lapsed salaries if left vacant for an entire year.

Because of the complex funding models, DAVE does not recommend eliminating these vacancies for base budget accuracy, as noted in the January 2026 State Vacancy & Lapsed Salary report. Instead, this report is intended to increase transparency in the community college system. DAVE's analysis of long-term vacancies and lapsed salaries across North Carolina’s community colleges is supplemented by an online interactive dashboard featuring the underlying data, available on our website.

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State Auditor Dave Boliek discusses OSA’s recent investigation into the Town of Hope Mill’s financial situation and what is being done to correct course.

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The Modernization of Election Data Systems (MEDS) Advisory Commission, created and chaired by State Auditor Dave Boliek, is leading the effort to modernize North Carolina’s elections infrastructure — including replacing the Statewide Elections Information Management System (SEIMS), which has been in place since 1998.

This bipartisan commission brings together government leaders, nonprofit organizations, and technical experts to guide a transparent, data driven process for improving how elections are managed across the state.

Since the first meeting in February, the commission has gathered public input, consulted with experts, and supported detailed request for proposals to find the right vendors for this work. Recently, the Commission unanimously approved a resolution urging the General Assembly to provide sustained funding for a full system replacement.

New information management and campaign finance reporting systems will make it easier for the public to track political spending and for candidates to comply with rules and regulations; all in a secure, user-friendly environment.

As this work moves from planning to implementation, MEDS will continue to play a key role in ensuring North Carolina’s election systems are built to meet modern demands, with accountability and transparency at every step. Learn more and watch previous MEDS commission meetings on our website (link in bio).

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This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

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State Auditor Dave Boliek discusses how some community colleges used Hurricane Helene mental health relief funds and what changes were made to ensure taxpayer dollars are used for their intended purpose.

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Read the resolution here: https://t.co/xVyTx26VCl

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MEDS Commission Calls on General Assembly to Fully Fund SEIMS Replacement

The Modernization of Election Data Systems (MEDS) Advisory Commission today approved a resolution urging the North Carolina General Assembly to provide necessary and sustained funding for the full replacement of the Statewide Elections Information Management System (SEIMS).

The MEDS Commission – created and chaired by State Auditor Dave Boliek – was established to guide modernization of North Carolina’s election data infrastructure, including full replacement planning for SEIMS and modernization of campaign finance reporting. SEIMS was initially developed in 1998, and remains the central elections management system run by the North Carolina State Board of Elections. A replacement system would strengthen security, improve list maintenance accuracy, speed up responses to county change requests and law changes, improve the user experience, and support custom reporting for internal audits.

The State Board has requested as much as $60 million for the replacement project, which will take several years to implement and test. In its May 20 meeting, members of the bipartisan MEDS Commission unanimously adopted a resolution asking “the General Assembly and State leadership provide necessary and sustained funding for the SEIMS replacement.”

“This Commission has moved North Carolina from concept to execution by creating a disciplined, transparent modernization process grounded in public input and operational expertise,” said State Auditor Dave Boliek. “The Office of the State Auditor is prepared to help manage procurement and implementation in close partnership with the State Board of Elections as we move from planning to implementation.”

“We appreciate the Commission’s engagement and the confidence reflected in its work,” said Sam Hayes, Executive Director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections. “This support helps position the State Board and our partners to move from planning to implementation in a way that improves election administration and service to voters statewide.”

“The resolution adopted today reflects the Commission’s confidence that the State Board of Elections and the Office of the State Auditor are positioned to advance a comprehensive modernization and eventual replacement of SEIMS,” said Brooks Fuller of Common Cause NC, a commission member and sponsor of the member-initiated resolution. “We are asking the General Assembly to provide sustained funding so this work can move from planning to implementation. We, as members of the MEDS Commission, will continue to offer public review and transparency through this important process.”

“Modernization is about strengthening public trust through security, accuracy, and transparency,” said Dr. Chris Cooper of Western Carolina University, a commission member and resolution sponsor. “The Commission’s work has set a clear path forward—now we need the resources to execute it responsibly.”

The adopted resolution affirms strong support for continued modernization and the scheduled full replacement of SEIMS.

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State Auditor Dave Boliek talks to David Crabtree about how his office uses AI to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in state government.

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Community Colleges across North Carolina provide opportunities for people to earn a higher education degree, become part of a growing workforce, and build a better livelihood for their families. Congratulations to the Davidson-Davie and Randolph Community College graduates – I was honored to deliver remarks for the classes of 2026!

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NOTICE: The Modernization of Election Data Systems (MEDS) Commission will hold a meeting at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. State Auditor Dave Boliek will chair the meeting. The meeting is open to members of the public and the press, and will be held at the following address:

Room 240
325 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, N.C. 27603

The meeting will be livestreamed on the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) Facebook page at https://t.co/gH6HnJraBh.

Tentative Agenda:
• Opening Comments – State Auditor Dave Boliek
• Review of Request for Proposal – Campaign Finance Excellence (Lindsey Wakley, NCSBE)
• Remarks on SEIMS Replacement Planning (Sam Hayes, NCSBE)
• Appointment of MEDS Subcommittee (NEXUS)
• Commission Discussion
• Summer Hiatus
• Adjournment

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The Office of the State Auditor’s Investigative Division made headlines after it investigated credit card purchases and identified embezzled funds made by the former Town Manager of Pilot Mountain. Based on these findings, the matter was referred to law enforcement, and the individual was indicted.

“If OSA determines that an individual steals taxpayer dollars, our commitment is to hold those individuals personally accountable," said State Auditor Dave Boliek. “The spending that happened under the guise of leadership in Pilot Mountain is an insult to that entire community. The indictment handed down today in Surry County, North Carolina, should serve as a warning to all who would steal taxpayer money that we will hold you accountable.”

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Watch the highlights from State Auditor Dave Boliek’s press conference discussing embezzlement by the former Town Manager of Pilot Mountain, NC and how OSA’s Investigative Division was able to hold him accountable. Read the full report on our website.

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State Auditor Dave Boliek joins David Crabtree to discuss his background, values, and duties as an elected official. Watch the full interview: https://t.co/M8tsDbaKTo