The Zebulon Town Council met Friday for a retreat to work on budget planning and discuss the town's five-year financial plan.
During the retreat, council members participated in a budget simulation exercise. They also heard a presentation from the town manager.
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This retreat was scheduled prior to the July release of a state auditor's report that revealed mismanagement and overspending of town funds.
The report from the State Auditor's Office said that the town spent more money from its unrestricted funds than what was initially budgeted. According to the auditor's office, the town's unrestricted fund balance was $13,672,910 for fiscal year 2025, which they said represented 48% of the town's total budget expenses.
The retreat is open to the public at the Wake County ABC Office Warehouse in Garner. There is no livestream, but it will be held until 2 p.m. Friday.
No vote will occur during the retreat.
The Town Council's next regular scheduled meeting will be Monday, Oct. 5.