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Tips for Creating a Winning Wellness Strategy

January 17, 2026

HR professionals gathered at the Centralina Offices for a special discussion on employee health and wellness, including presentations on:

  • Workforce primary care solutions for all budgets by Grady Hardeman, M. Ed., Director/Client Leadership and Development, Atrium Health Work and Campus Care Solutions
  • Ideas to drive EAP participation by Emma Vogel, Account Manager, MYgroup
  • Award-winning employee health and wellness program takeaways by Tihisha Sharif, PHR, SHRM-CP, Human Resources Director, Town of Harrisburg
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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.