Bill > H374

This bill provides significant funding and operational support to the North Carolina Association of Regional Councils of Governments (NCARCOG) through two primary appropriations. First, the bill allocates $3,950,000 in recurring funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to create a financial administration program, enabling NCARCOG to employ 32 additional finance professionals across 16 regional councils of government. These professionals will specifically assist small local governments and public authorities in returning to financial compliance, with priority given to units with limited means and those on the Unit Assistance List issued by the Department of State Treasurer. The second appropriation of $3,900,000 is directed toward developing a comprehensive disaster response plan, which will focus on building regional capacity for emergency relief, providing local financial administration training, helping local governments apply for federal disaster recovery funds, and offering technical assistance during post-disaster recovery periods. The bill requires NCARCOG to collaborate with the Division of Emergency Management in developing this plan, with the goal of increasing community readiness and resilience in the face of future natural disasters. The appropriations and provisions will become effective on July 1, 2025.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H374