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Get your name in the lineup for the NCACC 119th Annual Conference! Join us August 20-22, 2026, at the Durham Convention Center in for the Association’s premier educational and networking event. Secure your seat for three days of learning, collaboration, and connection with county leaders from across North Carolina.

✅ Visit https://conference.ncacc.org/ to register now. Early-bird registration ends Monday, July 6. After that, tickets will be available at an increased rate.

Join us on Thursday, June 18 for the third and final virtual NC Counties Care: Access Within Reach forum. Hear from North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Devdutta “Dev” Sangvai alongside other experts for a discussion on “Innovations in Health Care,” including lessons from the Healthy Opportunities Pilot and county strategies for expanding access to care.

📣 Visit https://buff.ly/4b4LSAM to register for free.

At NCACC County Advocacy Days, 320+ county leaders and legislators gathered in Raleigh for policy discussions, steering committee meetings, and advocacy efforts. On June 9, attendees connected with legislators during a dinner program that featured a panel discussion on North Carolina’s political landscape and the importance of civic engagement and public leadership.

June 10 kicked off with a policy briefing led by the NCACC Advocacy and Policy team. Participants then headed to the Legislative Building for meetings with legislators to discuss county priorities, share local perspectives, and strengthen partnerships. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

The NCACC County Risk Group (CRG) proudly serves over 70 member counties. If you have questions about any CRG resources available to your county, please reach out to the team.

🔗 ncacc.org/services-for-counties/risk-management/

Thank you to everyone who joined NCACC OSTAT in Harnett County on June 3 for an Opioid Settlement Coordinators’ Network meeting. We were pleased to welcome 62 county staff representing 46 counties from across the state for a day of collaboration and learning focused on:
• Annual opioid settlement reporting
• Data collection
• Strategies to maximize the impact of settlement-funded initiatives

June is ! Join the nationwide effort to promote safety at work, at home, and throughout our communities. Each week focuses on a key safety topic:

• June 1-6: Moving Safety Forward
• June 7-13: Staying Safe on the Roads
• June 14-20: Promoting Holistic Worker Health
• June 21-30: Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls

Visit https://buff.ly/pncHjlv to access free toolkits and resources from the National Safety Council. Thank you for promoting a strong culture of safety across .

📣 New insights for !

NCACC’s new white paper, “North Carolina County Jail Health Care Costs,” co-authored with Carolina Demography, explores the growing fiscal pressures counties face in meeting mandated health care needs within local confinement facilities and highlights strategies to help counties improve budget stability and reduce financial risk. Visit https://buff.ly/a7B3OAk to read more.

Regulatory changes can create unexpected costs and added complexity. The NCACC County Risk Group (CRG) monitors these changes and steps in where possible to help your county stay compliant while minimizing financial impact.

If you have questions about this reimbursement or any CRG resources available to your county, please reach out to the team. 🔗 https://buff.ly/HaKgEF0

The NCACC office will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day and in accordance with the state holiday schedule. Please check your county’s website for an update on services and closings.

Registration is now open for the NCACC 119th Annual Conference, happening August 20-22, 2026 at the Durham Convention Center.

This year’s conference is shaping up to be a grand slam, bringing together county leaders from across for three days of innovation, connection, and forward-thinking leadership. ✅ Visit conference.ncacc.org to register for !