NC State Auditor releases audit on Cary spending. Read the full report
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Cary under scrutiny
The town of Cary has been in the spotlight since late November, when Town Manager Sean Stegall was put on administrative leave without any explanation from the town. Stegall resigned Dec. 13, 2025, amid reports of questionable spending. Here is ongoing coverage from The News & Observer.
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North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek released a 2,603-page report on the town of Cary’s finances and workplace on July 16, following extensive reports about questionable spending under former town manager Sean Stegall.
According to the report, auditors found excessive spending on travel and other non-work related items; tuition paid for a council member’s continuing education at a private university and an “intimidating” work environment under Stegall’s leadership.
Stegall was forced to resign in December 2025, three weeks after being placed on paid administrative leave.
Here is the full report.
This story was originally published July 16, 2026 at 11:50 AM with the headline "NC State Auditor releases audit on Cary spending. Read the full report."
