Cary Town Employees Spent $24M on P-Cards | Raleigh News

Cary, North Carolina, is under fire after a state audit revealed employees racked up $24 million in unauthorized p-card spending over two years—with nearly $1 million going to food and drinks, including frequent visits to Panera and upscale restaurants. Eighteen workers alone spent $80K on meals, some even using the cards for council retreats, despite policies requiring business justification. Over 60% of town staff had access to these debit cards, and while the town claims to have cut cardholders by 25%, oversight remains shaky. Alarmingly, p-card spending in one year ($12M) outpaced the entire police budget increase ($10M). A revamped system won’t be ready until 2027, but new whistleblower protections are on the table as the town grapples with accountability and competing priorities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d021544f12c605e3