The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor has released a performance audit on the reported costs of administering 2025 odd-year municipal elections. The audit found that 91 counties conducted municipal elections, with approximately 822,000 votes cast at a total reported cost of $8.4 million. The report provides a statewide overview of election costs, including personnel, operating, facility, and training expenses. 

The audit reports how reported costs varied across counties and provides cost-per-vote information for context. While costs differed significantly based on participation levels and local circumstances, the report is informational in nature and does not assess election efficiency or make policy recommendations. Detailed cost information for each county and municipality is included in the appendices.

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