DAVE-2026-3319

DAVE-2026-3319.pdf

State Agencies of North Carolina Long-Term Vacancy Elimination Follow-up

PDF • 1.01 MB - April 16, 2026
  • As of February 1, 2026, State agencies eliminated 129 (15.6%) of the 819 long-term vacancies reported as planned for elimination.
  • Some State agencies pursued alternative active workforce management strategies during the scope period, including the Department of Adult Correction’s (DAC) elimination of 1,519 vacant positions.
  • Overall, State agency actions show that eliminating long-term vacancies can effectively fund operational needs, aligning with prior recommendations, but State agencies also made alternative efforts to manage their workforces.

     
Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency (DAVE)
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