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flag North Carolina’s hurricane recovery was delayed for years due to mismanagement, leading to a $297 million bailout and prolonged temporary housing.

flag A 2025 audit reveals that North Carolina’s hurricane recovery efforts after Matthew and Florence were severely delayed by poor budgeting, outdated systems, and weak oversight, leaving some families in temporary housing for years. flag The Office of Recovery and Resiliency overspent, required a $297 million state bailout, and used three inconsistent financial systems, hindering fund tracking. flag Grant approvals took an average of 936 days, with some families waiting over 1,400 days, and one household spending over $230,000 on lodging. flag Despite no fraud found, the report cites mismanagement and recommends systemic reforms, including stronger budget controls, better data governance, and a statewide recovery partnership. flag The state is now applying lessons to the ongoing Helene recovery.

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