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2465 Gillespie Street
Fayetteville, NC 28306
Contact:
Lindsay A. Whitley, Ed.D.
Associate Superintendent
Communications and Community Engagement
Phone: 910-678-2303
Email: mediarequest@ccs.k12.nc.us
For Immediate Release:
January 27, 2026
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Cumberland County Schools Business Operations Earns National Meritorious Budget Award
for Second Consecutive Year
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Cumberland County Schools (CCS) continues to demonstrate strong fiscal leadership as the district’s Business Operations Department has earned the 2025–2026 Meritorious Budget Award from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) for the second consecutive year.
The national recognition honors CCS Business Operations for excellence in budget preparation and presentation, highlighting the department’s commitment to transparency, accountability and sound financial practices. The award is presented following a rigorous peer review by experienced school finance professionals who evaluate district budgets against nationally recognized standards.
This recognition builds on another key milestone for the department. CCS Business Operations received a clean, unmodified financial audit from an external auditor during the December 2 Board Committee Meeting, confirming there were no material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in internal controls or compliance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
Together, the consecutive Meritorious Budget Awards and clean audit results reflect the department’s consistent approach to responsible financial stewardship and reinforce Cumberland County Schools’ commitment to maintaining public trust through transparent and effective fiscal management.
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