Governor McCrory Issues State Government Directive | Eastern NC Now

In a memo sent earlier today, Governor Pat McCrory asked all state government leaders to slow spending in order to protect the state's strong financial position.

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    Raleigh, NC     In a memo sent earlier today, Governor Pat McCrory asked all state government leaders to slow spending in order to protect the state's strong financial position.

    "North Carolina's balance sheet is in pretty good shape," said Governor McCrory. "I want to keep it that way, so I am requesting the Council of State, cabinet secretaries, agency heads and the judiciary to keep a tight hand on the taxpayer's purse."

    In the memorandum, the governor asked executive leadership to limit purchases to only essential goods and services. He asked for reduced travel as well as a limit on salary increases outside those already approved by the Salary Adjustment Fund.

    The governor noted that revenue collections are slightly ahead of what they were a year ago and the state's Unreserved Fund Balance has a balance of $770.7 million through March 26, which is 76 percent higher than what it was a year ago.

    However, the governor said the spending slowdown is prudent given unanticipated Medicaid costs, particularly those coming from changes to the Affordable Care Act. He also noted that revenue collections are uncertain the rest of the fiscal year.


    Contact: Crystal Feldman
       govpress@nc.gov
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