| What is the fiscal year of the County? |
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The fiscal year for Buncombe County begins on July 1 and
ends on June 30.
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| Is the County audited? |
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Yes. An independent external auditing firm
audits Buncombe County annually. The opinion letter from
this firm can be found in the Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report. Copies of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
are also available at the Finance Department and at local
libraries.
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| Are audits completed by the Internal Auditor
public knowledge? |
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Audit reports, including findings and recommendations,
are public knowledge. Work papers, including the Internal
Auditor’s
notes and other paperwork used in the course of the audit,
are confidential.
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| How can I get information about local school
systems? |
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Buncombe County Schools and Asheville City Schools are separate
entities from Buncombe County Government. The County does provide
funding for all local schools, and more detailed information
can be found in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
If you have further questions please contact the school system
directly: |
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Buncombe County Schools
175 Bingham Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 255-5921
www.buncombe.k12.nc.us
Asheville City Schools
PO Box 7347
85 Mountain Street
Asheville, NC 28802
(828) 350-7000
www.asheville.k12.nc.us
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| How does my tax rate compare to other counties? |
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Buncombe County’s tax rate is $0.59 per
$100 valuation. The following chart shows a comparison of this
tax rate to the state average and to the counties surrounding
Buncombe.
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| Who do I need to speak with about NC Sales Tax? |
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Begin by contacting the North Carolina Taxpayer Assistance department at 828-667-5087. They should be able to connect you with the correct person. |
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