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This bill, known as the C.O.O.P.E.R. Accountability Act, appropriates $217 million from the State Emergency Response and Disaster Relief Fund to the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) for completing homeowner recovery projects related to Hurricanes Matthew and Florence. The bill establishes extensive reporting and auditing requirements for NCORR, mandating monthly detailed reports to the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations and the Fiscal Research Division, which must include information on expenditures, obligations, and project progress. NCORR is required to prioritize obtaining additional funding from the Housing Finance Agency and must reevaluate persons previously deemed ineligible for assistance within the past six months. The State Auditor is tasked with producing financial reports, conducting periodic audits, and creating a public online dashboard tracking fund appropriation and expenditure. Additionally, the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) will perform ongoing financial monitoring of NCORR. The bill includes provisions for fund reversion if not spent by June 30, 2027, and requires recipients to seek alternative funding sources and potentially remit excess funds to the Savings Reserve. The legislation also limits the Governor's ability to make budget adjustments with these specific disaster relief funds and ensures that state funding does not negatively impact potential federal assistance.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H222