Audit finds cash-management failures, repeated state reporting lapses in Blue Ridge

Jul 15, 2026

An independent auditor gave the City of Blue Ridge an unmodified 2024 opinion but reported multiple material weaknesses, repeated state-law violations and federal compliance issues, including $1.1 million in federal draws held in city accounts and a $652,004.92 general-fund deficit.

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An independent auditor told the Blue Ridge council on Monday that while the city received an unmodified ("clean") opinion for its 2024 financial statements, the audit uncovered multiple material weaknesses, significant deficiencies and instances of noncompliance with state and federal rules.

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