§ 143C-6-22. Use of State funds by non-State entities. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 143C‑6‑22.  Useof State funds by non‑State entities.

(a)        Disbursement andUse of State Funds. – Every non‑State entity that receives, uses, orexpends any State funds shall use or expend the funds only for the purposes forwhich they were appropriated by the General Assembly. State funds includefederal funds that flow through the State Treasury.

(b)        Compliance by Non‑StateEntities. – If the Director of the Budget finds that a non‑State entityhas spent or encumbered State funds for an unauthorized purpose, or fails tosubmit or falsifies the information required by G.S. 143C‑6‑23 orany other provision of law, the Director shall take appropriate administrativeaction to ensure that no further irregularities or violations of law occur andshall report to the Attorney General any facts that pertain to an apparentviolation of a criminal law or an apparent instance of malfeasance,misfeasance, or nonfeasance in connection with the use of State funds.Appropriate administrative action may include suspending or withholding thedisbursement of State funds and recovering State funds previously disbursed.

(c)        Civil Actions. –Civil actions to recover State funds or to obtain other mandatory orders in thename of the State on relation of the Attorney General, or in the name of theOffice of State Budget and Management, shall be filed in the General Court ofJustice in Wake County. (2006‑203, s. 3.)