RALEIGH, NC — In a continued effort to maintain transparency and comply with state legislation, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) publishes its “Cash Watch Numbers” report each Friday, offering a weekly snapshot of the department’s financial activity.
The report, required under Session Law 2019-251 passed by the N.C. General Assembly, details NCDOT’s receipts, expenditures, and current cash balances. When state offices are closed for holidays, the report is released on the closest business day.
Each edition of the report opens with the previous week’s combined cash balance, followed by a breakdown of receipts and categorized disbursements. It concludes with the updated combined cash balance. Also included is a detailed view of “reserved cash” — funds earmarked for specific projects and held in a Trustee Account. These projects are often supported through Build NC bonds, GARVEE bonds, or Energy Savings-Roadway lighting funds.
While the weekly figures offer insight into ongoing financial operations, NCDOT notes that cash balances fluctuate daily based on incoming revenue and outgoing payments. The official monthly cash balance is determined at the end of each month following a full reconciliation process.
Current and past reports are available for public viewing on the NCDOT Cash Watch webpage:
