For Fiscal Year 2026, when compared to the prior year through November 30, North Carolina experienced an increase in General Fund receipts which include tax and non-tax receipts. Tax revenues increased by $427.2 million or 3.4 percent, and non-tax revenues decreased by $58.0 million, or 8.7 percent as compared to the previous year.

The General Fund’s unreserved fund balance as of November 2025 was $1.7 billion as compared to $2.1 billion as of November 2024.

The Office of the State Controller (OSC) today released the General Fund Cash Watch numbers for the week ending December 12, 2025. OSC provides a weekly update on the State’s General Fund cash position.

The Office of the State Controller (OSC) today released the General Fund Cash Watch numbers for the week ending December 5, 2025. OSC provides a weekly update on the State’s General Fund cash position.

The Office of the State Controller (OSC) today released the General Fund Cash Watch numbers for the week ending November 28, 2025. OSC provides a weekly update on the State’s General Fund cash position.

Review your payroll deductions and confirm they reflect your intended choices for 2026.

2026 State Health Plan (SHP) deduction changes will be reflected in December 2025 payrolls.

2026 NCFLEX deduction changes will be reflected in January 2026 payrolls.

If you discover a discrepancy, contact your Agency Health Benefits Representative (HBR).

The Office of the State Controller (OSC) today released the General Fund Cash Watch numbers for the week ending November 21, 2025. OSC provides a weekly update on the State’s General Fund cash position.

For Fiscal Year 2026, when compared to the prior year through October 31, North Carolina experienced an increase in General Fund receipts which include tax and non-tax receipts. Tax revenues increased by $737.1 million or 7.1 percent, and non-tax revenues decreased by $37.9 million, or 6.8 percent as compared to the previous year.

The General Fund’s unreserved fund balance as of October 2025 was $2.7 billion as compared to $2.3 billion as of October 2024.

The Office of the State Controller (OSC) today released the General Fund Cash Watch numbers for the week ending November 14, 2025. OSC provides a weekly update on the State’s General Fund cash position.

The Office of the State Controller (OSC) today released the General Fund Cash Watch numbers for the week ending November 7, 2025. OSC provides a weekly update on the State’s General Fund cash position.

If you're currently exempt from Federal or NC State taxes and wish to continue, a letter will be sent to your address by early December. To maintain exempt status beyond February 2026, submit a new W-4 and/or NC-4 by February 1, 2026. HR at local agencies handles updates. If not updated, taxes will be withheld at prior rates or default to single with zero dependents.