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State Controller Releases Statement Regarding Recent Supreme Court Decision

Today’s order from the NC Supreme Court ensures the Office of the State Controller can continue its work in an orderly, accountable, and sustainable manner.

My primary job as State Controller is to ensure that state tax dollars are managed with the utmost accuracy, independence, and professionalism — and only with express authorization from the NC General Assembly.

Office of the State Controller Releases February Financial Report

For Fiscal Year 2026, when compared to the prior year through February 28, North Carolina experienced an increase in General Fund receipts which include tax and non-tax receipts. Tax revenues increased by $567.5 million or 2.7 percent, and non-tax revenues decreased by $13.3 million, or 1.3 percent as compared to the previous year.

The General Fund’s unreserved fund balance as of February 2026 was $2.9 billion as compared to $2.2 billion as of February 2025.

Office of the State Controller Releases January Financial Report

For Fiscal Year 2026, when compared to the prior year through January 31, North Carolina experienced an increase in General Fund receipts which include tax and non-tax receipts. Tax revenues increased by $512.6 million or 2.7 percent, and non-tax revenues decreased by $33.0 million, or 3.6 percent as compared to the previous year.

The General Fund’s unreserved fund balance as of January 2026 was $2.9 billion as compared to $1.9 billion as of January 2025.