Apex Town Under Audit and Debt Scrutiny | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 2m

Apex is in financial turmoil after a six-million-dollar utility shortfall last winter, forcing officials to reinstate late fees and disconnections starting July 1st while offering payment plans. A new audit revealed troubling issues: an elected official allegedly owes the town money, internal audits were delayed, procurement card misuse occurred, and wage garnishment laws weren’t followed. Town staff scrambled to clarify the debt, which appears tied to unpaid utilities, while the mayor questioned the findings. The town blamed cybersecurity breaches, system changes, and staffing turnover for…