S.972

Cut State Agency Costs By 10%

Introduced·4/30/26

North Carolina S972 mandates a 10% budget reduction for state agencies by June 30, 2028, with implementation plans due by January 1, 2027.

North Carolina S972 requires state agencies to reduce their budgets by at least 10% by June 30, 2028. The Director of the Office of State Budget and Management must approve or revise each agency's implementation plan by February 1, 2027, and publish the approved plans on the Office's website. Each agency head must submit their implementation plan by January 1, 2027. The Director has flexibility to manage the reductions to avoid substantial burdens on agencies, as long as the overall 10% reduction target is met.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations/Base Budget Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 5

Senate

Withdrawn From Com

May 5

Senate

Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget

May 4

Senate

Passed 1st Reading