How Money Moves
Through Our State

Where public money comes from, where it goes, and how it shows up in everyday life. Hover any node for details.

Spending Area	Dollars Spent
Education; K12 - Post Secondary	$17.8b
Health & Human Services	$7.7b*
Justice & Public Safety	$3.7b
Transportation & Highway	$7.6b
Agriculture & Natural Resources	$820m
General Government	$525m

Approximate spending for Fiscal Year 2024/2025$63.4 billion

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Funding Sources

North Carolina's revenue comes from a mix of state taxes, local taxes, federal funds, fees, tuition, lottery proceeds, and transportation-related charges.

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The General Fund

North Carolina's main operating account for broad public services, funded mostly by statewide taxes and shaped by a balanced two-year budget.

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Education

North Carolina education is mainly a state-funded responsibility, with local property taxes, tuition and fees, federal funds, and lottery proceeds filling specific roles around facilities, higher education, targeted programs, and supplements.

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Impact

Funding decisions touch everyday life, from hearings and Medicaid services to online portals for state benefits.

*Sources: Fiscal Research Division FY 2023-25 conference budget summaries; OSBM FY 2024-25 certified budget.