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Auditor’s report discovers hundreds of state employees with outdated W-2 | North Carolina

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-05-09 12:37:00


State Auditor Dave Boliek’s office discovered that 1,011 employees across 13 state agencies had out-of-state addresses listed on their W-2 forms. Many were outdated due to moves to North Carolina. Of these, 317 were located outside neighboring states like South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The auditor’s office helped agencies update employee information and recommended annual reminders for employees to verify and update their contact and tax details. The report emphasized the importance of proper documentation to determine state tax residency, as North Carolina requires residents to file income tax returns annually.

(The Center Square) – Having discovered an employee in his office not commuting to work and living outside of North Carolina, state Auditor Dave Boliek’s office checked state agencies and found 1,011 with out-of-state addresses on W-2 forms.

Many are simply outdated after moves to North Carolina.

The Rapid Response Division of the auditor’s office says 317 of those were not in bordering states South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. It did not give a number for the border state of Georgia. The total was within 13 state agencies.

A release from Boliek’s office says, “Multiple agencies reported back that employees had not properly updated the address on their W-2 form since relocating to North Carolina. OSA confirmed with the state agencies the employees were accounted for. Through proactive engagement, OSA assisted other agencies in properly updating the address on employee W-2 forms.”

The report concludes with the recommendation, “State agencies should annually remind all employees to update their contact information as well as tax information and annually verify said contact information and tax information is up-to-date and correct.”

Tax laws identify residents, part-time residents and nonresidents with respect to paying state income tax.

A nonresident “resides in North Carolina for a temporary or transitory purpose and is, in fact, a domiciliary resident of another state or country,” or “does not reside in North Carolina but has income from sources within North Carolina and is, in fact, a domiciliary resident of another state or country.”

Part-time means having moved in or out and having residency in another state during the tax year. The Filing Requirements Chart determines if there is need to file a state income tax return.

Residents of the state must file income tax returns each year, per the requirement chart.

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Tracking Chantal: Heavy rain coming to NC, flash flooding possible

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-07-06 13:53:40


SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Chantal is bringing heavy rain and flash flooding risks to North Carolina. The storm is moving onshore with strong bands producing 3 to 5 inches of rain, especially west of the Triangle area, causing saturated ground and flooding concerns. Winds near 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph are easing but remain risky for downed trees. Along the coast, Wrightsville Beach faces tropical storm warnings, dangerous rip currents, rough surf, and red beach flags urging no swimming, despite some beachgoers remaining. Drivers are warned of wet, difficult road conditions. Emergency officials emphasize preparedness as the storm progresses.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms from Chantal’s outer bands continue to impact parts of inland North Carolina.

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Energy crews prepare for arrival of Tropical Storm Chantal

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SUMMARY: Energy crews are preparing for Tropical Storm Chantal as it approaches the Carolinas. Duke Energy expects the worst impacts near the coast but advises central North Carolina to stay alert for heavy rain and wind that could cause scattered power outages and downed lines. Crews are ready to respond quickly and urge people to stay off roads and give space to utility workers for safety. Residents should prepare emergency kits, stay away from windows, and disconnect non-essential electrical devices to avoid overloads. Reporting outages promptly will help crews restore power efficiently. Safety remains the top priority.

As Tropical Storm Chantal makes its way toward North Carolina, Duke Energy crews are preparing for all possibilities.

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Raleigh caps Independence Day with fireworks show outside Lenovo Center

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www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2025-07-05 16:47:24


SUMMARY: Raleigh’s Independence Day celebrations culminated with a large fireworks show outside the Lenovo Center, drawing thousands of families who enjoyed a safe, festive atmosphere with food and entertainment. Earlier, festivities began at the State Farmers Market, showcasing North Carolina’s local vendors and products. Attendees then gathered at the Lenovo Center to secure spots for the fireworks, with many expressing appreciation for the family-friendly environment. Traffic congestion followed the event, with police urging patience and safety. Nearby, Holly Springs hosted a patriotic bike parade, and Durham featured a fireworks display after the DBAT game, rounding out a day of regional Fourth of July festivities.

It was a festive Fourth of July in the Triangle, and the Lenovo Center closed things out with a bang.

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