| Report Number |
Report Title (click on the title of the report to view its page) |
Report Topic (click to sort) |
| 2021-02 |
COVID Series: Background Information (February 2021) |
Government Operations |
| 2021-01 |
Improved Management of Mobile Devices and Services Could Save the State At Least $1–2 Million Annually (February 2021) |
Government Operations |
| 2020-13 |
2020 Legislation Enacted Based on PED Reports (December 2020) |
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| 2020-12 |
Better Coordination with Nonprofit Volunteer
Organizations During Preparedness Can Improve
Disaster Recovery (December 2020) |
Government Operations |
| 2020-11 |
Step Pay Plans Offer Remedy to Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice Staffing Challenges (November 2020) |
Criminal and Juvenile Justice |
| 2020-10 |
Options for Reorganizing the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice (November 2020) |
Criminal and Juvenile Justice |
| 2020-09 |
Lack of a Dedicated State-Level Effort Challenges North Carolina’s Capacity to Increase Teacher Diversity (November 2020) |
Education |
| 2020-08 |
Department of Transportation and Council of Internal Auditing Did Not Ensure DOT Compliance with Internal Audit Act (August 2020) |
Transportation |
| 2020-07 |
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Can Improve the Effectiveness of Its Rental Development Programs (June 2020) |
Government Operations |
| 2020-06 |
General Assembly Should Improve Oversight of Housing Finance Agency Funds and Expenditures (June 2020) |
Government Operations |
| 2020-05 |
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Should Improve Performance Management and Reexamine How It Distributes Resources to Localities (June 2020) |
Government Operations |
| 2020-04 |
NC FAST Child Welfare Case Management Software Demonstrates Adequate Functionality but Poor Usability (June 2020) |
Health and Human Services |
| 2020-03 |
Conveying Historic Stonewall Jackson Campus to Cabarrus County and Selling Adjacent Surplus Property Would Ensure Preservation and Be State Revenue Neutral (April 2020) |
Criminal and Juvenile Justice |
| 2020-02 |
Compromise Process for Resolving ABC Administrative Violations Lacks Policies and Procedures, Rationale, and Transparency, Resulting in Disproportionate Penalties (March 2020) |
Government Operations |
| 2020-01 |
Opportunities Exist to Further Ease Burdens on Military-Trained Applicants and Military Spouses in Obtaining Occupational Licensure (February 2020) |
Government Operations |
| 2019-11 |
2019 Legislation Enacted Based on PED Reports (December 2019) |
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| 2019-10 |
Child Protective Services Intake Screening Lacks Consistency (November 2019) |
Health and Human Services |
| 2019-09 |
DEQ Working to Improve Organizational Structure and Permit Processes, But Targeted Adjustments and a Permit Performance Management System Are Still Needed (November 2019) |
Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2019-08 |
Improvements Needed to Gauge Effectiveness and Expend State Funds Available for Postsecondary Financial Aid (October 2019) |
Education |
| 2019-07 |
Evaluation of Efficiency and Effectiveness of State Ports at Wilmington and Morehead City (October 2019) |
Economic Development and Labor |
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Follow-Up Memo on Disaster Recovery Funds Administered by the Department of Public Safety (June 2019) |
Government Operations |
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Recommendations for a 340B Correctional Partnership in North Carolina (May 2019) |
Criminal and Juvenile Justice |
| 2019-06 |
North Carolina Should Focus on Early Childhood Learning in Order to Raise Achievement in Predominantly Disadvantaged School Districts (May 2019) |
Education |
| 2019-05 |
Administrative Missteps and Lack of Expertise Led to Delays and $3.7 Million in Unnecessary State Spending for Hurricane Matthew Recovery (May 2019) |
Government Operations |
| 2019-04 |
Stream Restoration Projects Receive Duplicative State Funding and Inadequate Performance Management (March 2019) |
Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2019-03 |
Changing How North Carolina Controls Liquor Sales Has Operational, Regulatory, and Financial Ramifications (February 2019) |
Government Operations |
| 2019-02 |
Opportunities Exist to Improve the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program and Recover $1.7 Million in Annual Costs (January 2019) |
Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2019-01 |
Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina Should Increase Private Funding and Improve Formal Coordination with Department of Commerce (January 2019) |
Economic Development and Labor |
| 2018-13 |
2018 Legislation Enacted Based on PED Reports (December 2018) |
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| 2018-12 |
Minimal Evidence Found of Service Duplication for Students with Disabilities in Schools and Communities (December 2018) |
Health and Human Services |
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Digest: Four Program Evaluation Division Reports on Efficiency and Economy of Inmate Healthcare Services (October 2018) |
Criminal and Juvenile Justice |
| 2018-11 |
Modifying Criteria for North Carolina’s Medical Release Program Could Reduce Costs of Inmate Healthcare (October 2018) |
Criminal and Juvenile Justice |
| 2018-10 |
Inadequate Data Collection and Cost Recovery Practices Limit Economy of Healthcare for Safekeepers (October 2018) |
Criminal and Juvenile Justice |
| 2018-09 |
Modifications to Inmate Pharmacy Purchasing and Monitoring Could Save $13.4 Million Annually (October 2018) |
Criminal and Juvenile Justice |
| 2018-08 |
Improvements to Inmate Healthcare Reimbursement and Internal Processes Could Save $5.6 Million Annually (October 2018) |
Criminal and Juvenile Justice |
| 2018-07 |
Capital Security Report (June 2018)
(In accordance with Session Law 2017-57, material provided in this report is not public record) |
Government Operations |
| 2018-06 |
Opportunities Exist to Enhance the Effectiveness of the Educator Preparation Program Data Reporting System (June 2018) |
Education |
| 2018-05 |
Follow-up Report: Implementation of PED Recommendations Has Improved Local ABC Board Profitability and Operational Efficiency (May 2018) |
Government Operations |
| 2018-04 |
Opportunities Exist to Improve the Efficiency of the State’s Administrative Services (April 2018) |
Government Operations |
| 2018-03 |
Cooperative Agreement for Transforming Principal Preparation Program Needs Output and Outcome Data (April 2018) |
Education |
| 2018-02 |
VIPER and FirstNet are Vital for Public Safety Interoperability, but VIPER Requires Upgrades (April 2018) |
Government Operations |
| 2018-01 |
The System of Attorney Allocation in North Carolina State Government is Decentralized (April 2018) |
Government Operations |
| 2017-11 |
Follow-up Report: State Property (December 2017) |
Government Operations |
| 2017-10 |
Follow-up Report: State Attractions (November 2017) |
Cultural Affairs |
| 2017-09 |
Reducing Off-Season Crossings, Adjusting Fares, and Using Partnerships Can Improve Ferry Division Efficiency (October 2017) |
Transportation |
| 2017-08 |
Follow-up Report: Use of Personal Services Contracts (September 2017) |
Government Operations |
| 2017-07 |
2017 Legislation Enacted Based on PED Reports (August 2017) |
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| 2017-06 |
Follow-up Report: Prescription Drug Monitoring (June 2017) |
Health and Human Services |
| 2017-05 |
Local Education Funding Dispute Resolution Process Is Effective and Economical, but Litigation Could Be Eliminated (May 2017) |
Education |
| 2017-04 |
Meeting Current Standards for School Nurses Statewide May Cost Up to $79 Million Annually (May 2017) |
Education |
| 2017-03 |
Options Exist for Increasing Lottery Proceeds for Education (May 2017) |
Cultural Affairs |
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Public School Construction Needs Survey and Recommendations for Funding Options for Selected Districts (May 2017) |
Education |
| 2017-02 |
Follow-up Report: Child Support Services (February 2017) |
Health and Human Services |
| 2017-01 |
No Modification to North Carolina’s School Calendar Law Satisfies Multiple Competing Interests (February 2017) |
Education |
| 2016-12 |
Most Departments’ Spans of Control and Number of Organizational Layers Do Not Meet Recommended Levels (December 2016) |
Government Operations |
| 2016-11 |
Allotment-Specific and System-Level Issues Adversely Affect North Carolina’s Distribution of K-12 Resources (November 2016) |
Education |
| 2016-10 |
Medicaid Program Integrity Section is Not Cost-Effectively Identifying and Preventing
Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (November 2016) |
Health and Human Services |
| 2016-09 |
Funding for North Carolina’s Community Colleges: A Description of the Current Formula and Potential Methods to Improve Efficiency and Effectiveness (October 2016) |
Education |
| 2016-08 |
2016 Legislation Enacted Based on PED Reports (August 2016) |
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| 2016-07 |
Special Report: Common PED Findings and Recommendations (August 2016) |
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| 2016-06 |
Follow-up Report: Volunteer Fire and Rescue Finances (May 2016) |
Intergovernmental and Community Affairs |
| 2016-05 |
PED’s Review of the North Carolina Guaranteed
Admissions Program (NCGAP) Report (April 2016) |
Education |
| 2016-04 |
Timeliness of Medicaid Eligibility Determinations Declined Due to Challenges Imposed by NC FAST and Affordable Care Act Implementation (April 2016) |
Health and Human Services |
| 2016-03 |
Opportunities Exist to Increase the Accountability and Independence of the Board of Review (March 2016) |
Economic Development and Labor |
| 2016-02 |
Follow-up Report: State Attractions (February 2016) |
Cultural Affairs |
| 2016-01 |
Enhanced Oversight of Service Contracts Can Help Ensure Cost-Effective Performance (January 2016) |
Government Operations |
| 2015-11 |
North Carolina Should Discontinue the Economic Development Tiers System and Reexamine Strategies to Assist Communities with Chronic Economic Distress (December 2015) |
Economic Development and Labor |
| 2015-10 |
2015 Legislation Enacted Based on PED Reports (October 2015) |
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| 2015-09 |
More Accurate State Vehicle Utilization and Cost Data Needed: RFP Issued by DOA for Fleet Management Vendor Includes Integration of Telematics (October 2015) |
Transportation |
| 2015-08 |
Follow-up Report: Global TransPark Authority (October 2015) |
Transportation |
| 2015-07 |
North Carolina Should Centralize Management of State Employee Supplemental Insurance Benefits (August 2015) |
Government Operations |
| 2015-06 |
Follow-up Report: North Carolina Railroad Company (August 2015) |
Transportation |
| 2015-05 |
Unfunded Actuarial Liability for Retiree Health is Large, but State Could Save Up to $64 Million Annually by Shifting Costs to Medicare Advantage Plans (July 2015) |
Government Operations |
| 2015-04 |
North Carolina Should Dispose of Unneeded Real Property and Improve Portfolio Management to Reduce Costs (June 2015) |
Government Operations |
| 2015-03 |
North Carolina Should Eliminate the Use of Personal
Services Contracts in Favor of Using Existing Mechanisms (February 2015) |
Government Operations |
| 2015-02 |
Implications of Funding Alcohol and Substance
Abuse Treatment or Prevention with Alcohol Tax
Earmark (February 2015) |
Health and Human Services |
| 2015-01 |
Licensing Processing Fees Are Inequitable; Permit DOI Vendor
to Charge Different Processing Fees Based on Effort and Cost (January 2015) |
Consumer Protection and Insurance |
| 2014-15 |
Occupational Licensing Agencies Should Not be Centralized, but Stronger Oversight is Needed (December 2014) |
Economic Development and Labor |
| 2014-14 |
DHHS Should Integrate State Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities into the Community-Based System and Improve Performance Management (Nov 2014) |
Health and Human Services |
| 2014-13 |
Follow-up Report: Permanent License Plates (November 2014) |
Transportation |
| 2014-12 |
Follow-up Report: Indian Cultural Center (October 2014) |
Cultural Affairs |
| 2014-11 |
Overnight Respite Pilot at Adult Day Care Facilities Perceived as Favorable, but Lacked Objective Measures of Success (October 2014) |
Health and Human Services |
| 2014-10 |
North Carolina Needs a Coordinated Strategy to Guide the Changing Landscape of Veterans Programs (September 2014) |
Intergovernmental and Community Affairs |
| 2014-09 |
Follow-up Report: Social Services Administration (August 2014) |
Health and Human Services |
| 2014-08 |
Revising State Child Support Incentive System Could Promote Improved Performance of County Programs (July 2014) |
Health and Human Services |
| 2014-07 |
Follow-up Report: Workforce Development System (June 2014) |
Economic Development and Labor |
| 2014-06 |
Improved Oversight of Volunteer Fire Department Fund and Volunteer Rescue/EMS Fund Needed; $8 Million Surplus Found (April 2014) |
Intergovernmental and Community Affairs |
| 2014-05 |
North Carolina Needs to Strengthen Its System for Monitoring and Preventing the Abuse of Prescribed Controlled Substances (April 2014) |
Health and Human Services |
| 2014-04 |
Improved Administrative Program Monitoring by the Department of Public Instruction Can Save Over $19 Million Annually (April 2014) |
Education |
| 2014-03 |
Department of State Treasurer Should Strengthen Its Oversight of the Firefighters' and Rescue Squad Workers' Pension Fund (March 2014) |
Intergovernmental and Community Affairs |
| 2014-02 |
Performance Measurement and Monitoring Would Strengthen Accountability of North Carolina's Driver Education Program (March 2014) |
Education |
| 2014-01 |
Revenue and Cost Trends Indicate Deficit in Volunteer Safety Workers' Compensation Fund in FY 2020–21 (February 2014) |
Intergovernmental and Community Affairs |
| 2013-08 |
The UNC System Needs a More Comprehensive Approach and Metrics for Operational Efficiency (December 2013) |
Education |
| 2013-07 |
2013 Legislation Enacted Based on PED Reports (November 2013) |
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| 2013-06 |
Local Boards and Associations Administer Firefighters' and Rescue Squad Workers' Relief Funds with Limited State Oversight (November 2013) |
Intergovernmental and Community Affairs |
| 2013-05 |
Overview of School Choice Options Provided by Colorado's Douglas County School District (October 2013) |
Education |
| 2013-04 |
Centralized Fleet Operations Will Improve Management and Oversight of Department of Public Safety Vehicles (April 2013) |
Criminal and Juvenile Justice |
| 2013-03 |
Options for Creating a Separate Department of Medicaid Require Transition Planning (March 2013) |
Health and Human Services |
| 2013-02 |
North Carolina Does Not Track Lands Submerged Under Navigable Rivers or Know the Extent of Private Claims (January 2013) |
Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2013-01 |
The Division of Public Health Should Remain in the Department of Health and Human Services. (January 2013) |
Health and Human Services |
| 2012-13 |
Options for the Indian Cultural Center Will Allow the Site to Meet its Cultural, Recreational, and Economic Development Intent (December 2012) |
Cultural Affairs |
| 2012-12 |
Stronger Reporting and Management Structure Would Improve State Bureau of Investigation Vehicle Oversight (November 2012) |
Criminal and Juvenile Justice |
| 2012-11 |
Merger of the Human Relations Commission with the Civil Rights Division Would Yield Limited Cost Savings (October 2012) |
Consumer Protection and Insurance |
| 2012-10 |
North Carolina Should Require NC Railroad Company to Pay an Annual Dividend and Strengthen Reporting (October 2012) |
Transportation |
| 2012-09 |
Review of the Feasibility Study for Coordinating Operations of the North Carolina Research and Education Network and the State Network Infrastructure (July 2012) |
Information Technology |
| 2012-08 |
Key Ideas from Five Program Evaluation Division Reports on State-Owned Vehicles and Permanent License Plates (June 2012) |
Transportation |
| 2011-07-02 |
Follow-up Report: Reviewing Eligibility for Permanent License Plates Would Strengthen State Oversight (May 2012) |
Transportation |
| 2012-07 |
Contract Agency Vehicle Registration and Titling Services Are Cost Efficient, but Contracts Need Performance Terms (April 2012) |
Transportation |
| 2012-06 |
Ineffective Policies and Diffuse Oversight Result in Inefficient Use of State-Owned Vehicles (April 2012) |
Transportation |
| 2012-05 |
A Three-Year Emissions Inspection Exemption Would Save North Carolina Motorists $9.6 Million (March 2012) |
Transportation |
| 2012-04 |
State and Local Improvements Needed for Workforce Development System Integration and Accountability (March 2012) |
Economic Development and Labor |
| 2012-03 |
Further Reductions to Aviation Programs Are Possible and an Aviation Management Authority is Needed (March 2012) |
Transportation |
| 2012-02 |
Motor Fleet Management Uses Best Practices, but Needs Telematics to Strengthen Accountability (March 2012) |
Transportation |
| 2012-01 |
Operational Changes for State Attractions Could Yield $2 Million Annually and Reduce Reliance on the State (February 2012) |
Cultural Affairs |
| 2011-07-01 |
Follow-up Analysis of Permanent License Plates Owned by State and Non-State Entities (February 2012) |
Transportation |
| 2011-07 |
Inadequate Data and Fleet Information Management Weaken Accountability for North Carolina's Vehicles (December 2011) |
Transportation |
| 2011-06 |
Child Nutrition Programs Challenged to Meet Nutrition Standards, Maintain Participation, and Remain Solvent (October 2011) |
Education |
| 2011-05 |
Compared to Other States' Retirement Plans, TSERS is Well Funded and Its Plan Features Are Typical or Less Generous (September 2011) |
Government Operations |
| 2011-04 |
Purchasing Consortiums and Merging Community Colleges Could Save $26.2 Million Over Seven Years (June 2011) |
Education |
| 2011-03 |
Statutory Changes Will Promote County Flexibility in Social Services Administration (May 2011) |
Health and Human Services |
| 2011-02 |
North Carolina Should Weigh Continued Investment in the Global TransPark Authority and Consider How to Repay the Escheat Fund Loan (April 2011) |
Transportation |
| 2011-01 |
Programs for Children, Youth, and Families Need Guiding Framework for Accountability and Funding (February 2011) |
Intergovernmental and Community Affairs |
| 2010-05 |
UNC Enrollment Change Funding Formula Needs Documentation and a Performance Component (November 2010) |
Education |
| 2010-04-01 |
Follow-Up Analysis of 25 Underutilized State Aircraft Confirmed Inefficiency and Potential Cost Savings (May 2010) |
Transportation |
| 2010-04 |
Selling 25 Underutilized Aircraft May Yield Up to $8.1 Million and Save $1.5 Million Annually (April 2010) |
Transportation |
| 2010-03 |
University Distance Courses Cost More to Develop Overall but the Same to Deliver as On-Campus Courses (April 2010) |
Education |
| 2010-02 |
Feasibility of Restructuring Budget and Financial Management of North Carolina State Government (April 2010) |
Government Operations |
| 2010-01 |
High School Graduation Project Requirement Should Remain a Local School District Decision (April 2010) |
Education |
| 2009-04 |
Special Report: Department of Environment and Natural Resources Wetland Mitigation Credit Determinations (December 2009) |
Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2009-03 |
Eliminating the Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Backlog Will Require at Least $549 Million (November 2009) |
Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2009-02 |
Accountability Gaps Limit State Oversight of $694 Million in Grants to Non-Profit Organizations (November 2009) |
Government Operations |
| 2009-07-01 |
Enhanced Services Package Implementation: Costs, Administrative Decision Making, and Agency Leadership (July 2009) |
Health and Human Services |
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A Study of Structure and Organization of the State Board of Education, State Superintendent of Instruction and Department of Public InstructionSubmitted by Evergreen Solutions, LLC (January 2009) |
Education |
| 2008-12-07 |
North Carolina's Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Funding Lacks Strategic Focus and Coordination (January 2009) |
Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2008-12-06 |
Doubtful Return on the Public's $141 Million Investment in Poorly Managed Vehicle Inspection Programs (December 2008) |
Transportation |
| 2008-12-05 |
Controlling the Cost of Medicaid Private Duty Nursing Services (December 2008) |
Health and Human Services |
| 2008-12-04 |
Caring for Previously Hospitalized Consumers: Progress and Challenges in Mental Health System Reform (December 2008) |
Health and Human Services |
| 2008-12-02 |
Project Management Lapses and Planning Failures Delayed Court Technology Improvements (December 2008) |
Information Technology |
| 2008-12-01 |
North Carolina's Alcohol Beverage Control System Is Outdated and Needs Modernization (December 2008) |
Government Operations |
| 2008-05-03 |
Compromised Controls and Pace of Change Hampered Implementation of Enhanced Mental Health Services (July 2008) |
Health and Human Services |
| 2008-05-02 |
Improving Regional Economic Development through Structural Changes and Performance Measurement Incentives (May 2008) |
Economic Development and Labor |
| 2008-05-01 |
Consolidating Agricultural Research Facility Management Would Improve Efficiency and Effectiveness (May 2008) |
Agriculture |
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North Carolina Government Performance Audit II - Review of State Personnel Practices and Career Banding Submitted by Fox Lawson & Associates, LLC (January 2008) |
Government Operations |
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North Carolina Government Performance Audit II - Establishing an Internal Audit Program in North Carolina's State AgenciesSubmitted by MGT of America, Inc. (May 2007) |
Government Operations |
