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April LGC Meeting to be held at UNCW

Will also be accessible virtually

DEQ Spring Funding Application Training

At five locations statewide

Upcoming ARPA Reporting Deadlines

Reminder: The second annual report for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) is coming soon.

Finance Courses Available Beginning in February

"Local Government Finance in North Carolina – A Practical Approach"

Updated List of Firms Providing Audit and Non-Audit Accounting Services

Information current as of Feb. 1, 2023

Firms Providing Audit and Non-Audit Accounting Services to NC Local Governments

As of February 1, 2023, all information on the list will be deleted.

UNC School of Government New ARPA office hours

ARP/CSLFRF Office Hours will continue this year

NCLM ARPA Webinar January 25

Register by Jan. 24

LGC-203 Report Due January 25

You may initiate and submit your LGC-203 report for the Dec. 31 reporting date beginning Jan. 1, 2023

2023 Audit Contract Forms and Instructions

Updated audit contract forms are now available

Management of Cash and Taxes and Fund Balance Available for Counties and Municipalities

New online interface being provided

Free training from EFC

For local governments that provide water and/or sewer services

New Guidance Regarding ARPA Funds

The AFIR must be submitted by all counties and municipalities

2022 Annual Financial Information Report (AFIR) Due October 31

The AFIR must be submitted by all counties and municipalities

Issues with AFIR Upload

What to do if you receive file load error