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Pender County Audit Delay Costs Tax Money | Wilmington News
Pender County missed its deadline to submit its annual financial audit, risking a $140,000 loss in state sales tax funds that could impact schools. The delay stems from staff shortages in the finance department, and the county has filed an appeal with the Local Government Commission to prevent penalties. While the audit firm continues work without a firm completion date, the county simultaneously moved to allocate $2.7 million from its reserves to support Pender County Schools—highlighting the urgency to balance fiscal responsibility with educational needs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on…
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