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Based on the reporting surrounding the Town of Cary spending investigation and the Wake County District Attorney’s office:The criminal inquiry into past spending practices in the Town of Cary has hit delays because prosecutors have faced issues receiving complete case files and underlying documentation from the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor.Key background and context of the situation include:

• The Investigation: Following an investigative report released by State Auditor Dave Boliek, state officials flagged widespread issues concerning taxpayer funds during the tenure of former Town Manager Sean Stegall. Findings highlighted millions spent via municipal procurement cards (p-cards), costly retreats, travel, missing itemized receipts, and unapproved property purchases.
• The Referral: The State Auditor’s Office referred potential criminal matters to the Wake County District Attorney’s Office and the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) to determine whether any expenditures or financial maneuvers crossed into unlawful conduct.
• The Stall: Wake County prosecutors indicate the criminal review cannot fully proceed or conclude without full access to the complete evidentiary files, unredacted records, and interview notes compiled during the audit. The delay in transferring or locating these supporting records from state audit investigators has temporarily stalled the District Attorney’s ability to decide whether criminal charges are warranted.