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Cary Town Spending Under Fire | Wilmington News
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- Jul 17, 2026
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Summary
North Carolina’s State Auditor just dropped a damning report on Cary, exposing wild spending, weak controls, and policy violations that have taxpayers furious. Fancy steaks, penthouse hotel stays, Ray-Ban sunglasses for councilmembers, and a $24 million spree on town VISA cards—many without receipts—are just the tip of the iceberg. With over 60% of employees holding these cards and the town’s fund balance dipping below policy levels, accountability is urgently needed. The report’s findings have already been handed to prosecutors, and reforms like tighter card oversight and clearer reimbursement rules are now mandatory—or risk bigger consequences. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e543ee42c0f6031a