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Columbus County in North Carolina is facing serious financial scrutiny after a scathing state audit that highlights major failures — including late, incomplete financial reports and unresolved control weaknesses that have been ignored for years. The audit warns of a shrinking emergency fund and falling property values threatening future revenue, urging immediate fixes like timely audits, stronger oversight, and rebuilding financial stability. County officials admit the issues and agree with recommendations, but the real test is whether they’ll follow through to avoid deeper trouble down the road.

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