Rep. Jeff Zenger

Representative Mike Clampitt was a dedicated public servant for Western NC—firefighter, legislator, and advocate for his mountain communities. Rest in peace, Representative Clampitt.

🚨 Rapid Response Report: What’s going on at WSFCS? A new follow up report from the NC Office of the State Auditor details how Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools accumulated more than $11 million in state fund overdrafts during FY 2025—and why the problem went undetected for months. 🔍 Key findings include: • A $16.9 million budget transfer that exceeded available funds, triggering an immediate overdraft • Missing monthly budget reconciliations, limiting oversight and delaying corrective action • Approximately $15 million in expenses kept “off the books” until after the fiscal year ended, masking the district’s true financial position • A zero interest loan from the Child Nutrition Fund approved without clear repayment terms, raising compliance concerns The report concludes that weak internal controls, delayed accounting practices, and retroactive approvals allowed financial problems to grow instead of being addressed early—putting public funds and trust at risk. 📄 Read the full Rapid Response Report to understand what happened, why it matters, and what changes are being recommended (link below).