Could higher tolls be in the NC ferry system’s future? These NC lawmakers want a state audit first.

By: Clayton Henkel

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: April 6, 2026

Words: 788

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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North Carolina’s Ferry Division can expect a thorough audit in the next six months. Members of the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee on Thursday recommended legislation for the short session that would have the state auditor conduct a financial audit of the division’s operations and spending.

Lawmakers are also seeking an evaluation of the division’s maintenance activities.

At an oversight committee in March, Sen. Bill Rabon (R-Brunswick) said coastal North Carolina could not function without …

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