Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina criticized Gov. Roy Cooper and his Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) for requesting an additional $175 million to continue operating. Senate leaders expressed concerns about mismanagement within NCORR, putting the blame on Cooper. The state legislature passed a relief package to address the shortfall and assist hurricane victims.
NCORR was created in 2018 to distribute federal recovery funds for hurricanes Matthew and Florence, but challenges remain in assisting displaced families. Tillis and other lawmakers have raised concerns about the slow pace of recovery efforts. The Office of Inspector General identified issues with federal assistance spending.
Tillis highlighted the need for accountability and systemic changes to improve disaster recovery efforts in North Carolina. He urged Congress to pass a Disaster Recovery Package to support affected communities. The situation also raises questions about federal prioritization in disaster response.
The legislature will further investigate NCORR’s financial status and decision-making processes. Tillis emphasized the importance of addressing failures in disaster response to ensure better support for victims in the future. The need for transparency, accountability, and effective leadership in disaster recovery efforts was emphasized in light of ongoing challenges facing hurricane-affected communities.
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