Rob Birmingham

This strategic plan details North Carolina's cybersecurity initiatives, emphasizing the provision of no-cost services such as Tanium for vulnerability management and Cloudflare Web Application Firewalls to local governments and municipalities. It focuses on safeguarding state infrastructure, protecting data, and enhancing cyber hygiene through incident response, compliance oversight, and robust third-party risk management. The plan's objectives include improving proactive threat management, fostering collaboration across state entities, and ensuring secure and trusted digital services.

This document outlines a vision for applying a 'One Water' approach in the Jordan Lake Watershed through increased collaboration and integrated management. It aims to achieve environmental, societal, and economic goals by focusing on six key arenas: resilient water utilities, thriving places, competitive business and industry, robust agriculture, social and economic inclusion, and water quality and healthy ecosystems. The plan recommends forming a transitional JLOW organization and co-developing a regulatory framework with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality to address nutrient requirements and promote a triple bottom line approach.

The meeting included discussions on various aspects of stormwater management and compliance. Topics included calculating load reductions from Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs), investment amounts for individual versus group compliance, and crediting investments between old and new baselines. Concerns were raised about the use of agricultural land for compliance and the potential impact on agricultural reduction needs. Other key points included the duration of barring association membership, the limitation on conservation efforts, and the need for clarity on spending, funding, and expenditure terms. The meeting also touched on the use of software for tracking implementation and factors for determining funding allocation, such as land cover developed, population, and drinking water use. The possibility of allowing grants as funding sources and using NPDES stormwater reporting for compliance was also discussed.

The financial statement audit report for the USS North Carolina Battleship Commission discusses the financial activities for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, with comparative data for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023. The Commission's net position increased, and it continued to prosper in the Wilmington and eastern North Carolina travel and tourism market. The report also mentions challenges such as diminished parking due to the Living with Water project, inflation, and workforce recruitment. The Executive Director began to refocus on the core mission of the Commission, including building healthier relationships with the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and key community partners.

The report discusses the financial audit of North Carolina State University for the year ended June 30, 2025. The audit found no material errors in the University's financial records, resulting in a clean opinion. Key discussion points include the University's revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities, and net position. The audit assesses the accuracy and reliability of the University's financial statements, internal controls, and compliance with laws and regulations.