Centralina administers the Regional Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement, a voluntary agreement to provide assistance and resources between local law enforcement agencies. The agreement serves to enhance law enforcement capabilities and efficiency within each participating agency’s jurisdiction. If your agency is interested in becoming a participant, please contact kweston@centralina.org. A copy of the 2021-2024 agreement, a list of participating agencies, and their authorizing documentation are available for viewing in the agreement packet.
Federal funds are commonly passed through state agencies in North Carolina before being awarded to local governments, which can make the original funding source less obvious. Before proceeding with a procurement, local governments should verify whether an award originates from a federal source. This determination affects compliance obligations, including procurement standards, reporting, and audit requirements.
When a construction or repair contract over $300,000 involves a building, the procurement and contract are subject to additional requirements under N.C.G.S. 143-128. Therefore, this question must be answered to determine whether the additional statutory requirements apply to this procurement scenario.
The micro-purchase threshold is a federal procurement threshold under which competitive procurement is not required. The default micro-purchase threshold is $15,000, but local governments may increase the micro-purchase threshold up to $50,000. An explanation of increasing the micro-purchase threshold and a template for the required annual self-certification is available here.