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See financial issues, corruption or worse in NC local governments? Tell us about it.

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Bettering troubled towns

Money poured into one North Carolina town. After audits and a failed land deal, much of that money went missing. But where? Just how often does the state step in and take over a municipality? And as the state’s treasurer tries to change the system and tighten government oversight so this doesn’t keep happening, can it even be fixed? Take a deep dive with The News & Observer into Spring Lake and other failed projects.


The News & Observer is reporting on state government’s efforts to expand control of troubled local governments: towns, cities and counties included.

No one understands what occurs in local government offices better than the people who live or work there.

If you have observed financial stumbles or worse, please share the details in the form below.

This story was originally published June 8, 2022 at 6:00 AM with the headline "See financial issues, corruption or worse in NC local governments? Tell us about it.."

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Bettering troubled towns

Money poured into one North Carolina town. After audits and a failed land deal, much of that money went missing. But where? Just how often does the state step in and take over a municipality? And as the state’s treasurer tries to change the system and tighten government oversight so this doesn’t keep happening, can it even be fixed? Take a deep dive with The News & Observer into Spring Lake and other failed projects.