The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has released its weekly "NCDOT Cash Watch Numbers" report to maintain transparency in its financial affairs. The report provides an overview of the department’s financial health, as required by Session Law 2019-251 of the N.C. General Assembly. The report is typically released every Friday. The latest financial data, along with previous reports, can be found on the N.C. Department of Transportation website.
Each weekly report begins with the combined cash balance from the previous report. In cases of holiday closures, the report is released on the nearest business day. The N.C. Department of Transportation’s report also outlines cash inflows and outflows, followed by a closing balance. However, the figures are considered provisional and are meant to reflect trends rather than final numbers.
The reports contain detailed information, including a breakdown of "reserved cash" balances. These funds are held in a "Trustee Account" until used for specific projects, such as those funded by Build NC bonds, GARVEE bonds, or energy savings-roadway lighting projects. While cash balances fluctuate daily, the final figures are confirmed at the end of each month through reconciliation, as per the N.C. Department of Transportation.
