Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How can I find a specific audit report on this web site?

A: RECENT REPORTS: The latest audit reports we have posted are listed in the lower left corner of our Home Page under the heading “Recent Publications.” Just click on the report number to go to the report. If the report you are looking for is not displayed here, click the “More” tab to see a list of reports in reverse chronological order.

A: SEARCH FUNCTION: If you are interested in a report on a specific agency, institution or issue, you can use the Search function in the upper right-hand corner of the page. Just enter a keyword in the search box and choose “Audit Reports & Reviews” in the drop down menu. Then click the “Go” button. A list of audits and reviews that contain your keyword will be displayed.

A: BROWSE BY AUDIT TYPE OR OSA DIVISION: Scroll over the words “Audits/Reviews” in the navigation bar to reveal the drop down menu. From that menu, click on the audit type or OSA Division that best describes the report (e.g., Investigative). A complete list of audits and reviews will be displayed according to audit type or OSA Division.

Q. How do I submit a tip to the State Auditor’s confidential Hotline?

A: PHONE: Call 1-800-730-TIPS (8477)

A: EMAIL: Send an email to Hotline@ncauditor.net.

Q. How do I navigate this site?

A: As you move your cursor over the words in the top horizontal navigation bar, drop-down choices will appear for each button showing all the information available in that section. Clicking on a choice in the drop-down list will take you directly to it. The top horizontal navigation bar is available on each page in the site. When you request information like an audit report, a new window will open on the web page displaying that information. You can maximize that window to read a report, then close the window when you are finished to return to the web page.

Q: Where can I find the CAFR and Single Audit?

A: To access the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and the Single Audit go to the “Audits/Reviews” heading on the navigation bar and scroll over the word “Financial.” A submenu will appear to the right. Click either CAFR or Single Audit to read the reports.

Q: Where can I find the list of non-profits, private agencies or groups that get financial aid from the State?

A: You can access this information by scrolling over the word “Grants” in the top navigation bar and clicking on “Grants Home” in the drop down menu.

Q: Can you notify me when an audit report in which I am interested is posted to the web?

A: Yes, we can, if you are signed up to receive email notifications. Simply look in the bottom right hand corner of the Home Page to the box that reads “Receive Email Notifications!” Enter your email address in the text box and click the “Subscribe” button. You will be asked to fill out a registration form with your name, email address and a password. Once that is done, you fill out a subscription form telling us what specific agency, issue, county or type of audit report you want to know about. When a report is posted that fits your subscription request, you will receive an email notifying you the report is available. The email includes a live link to the report on our web site.

Q: How much does an email notification subscription cost?

A: There is no charge for a subscription. All the information on this web site is public information, and there is no charge for its use.

Q: How will I know if my email notification subscription has been successful?

A: Once you have registered and completed the subscription form, you will get an automated email listing all of your subscription choices.

Q: Can I change my subscription choices later?

A: Yes. Just enter your email address into the “Receive Email Notifications!” text box and click the “Login” button. From there you will be asked for a password to access your subscription record from our web site. You can add or delete any items you wish.

Q: Can I change information in my email subscription Registration, like my email address or password?

A: You will need to logon with your old password and change your profile from the page after the logon. This gives you the option of changing all of your personal information including your password.

Q: How can I download reports?

A: Audit reports are posted in Adobe .pdf format. This allows you to download them to your computer or print them out. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view reports.  You can download the latest version of Acrobat Reader by clicking the link on the Report Detail page.

Q: How can I best view this web site?

A: This site is best viewed using Internet Explorer 5.5 (or newer) or Netscape 6.0 (or newer) at 800x600 screen resolution.