RALEIGH, N.C. — Beth Wood, the embattled state auditor who was charged this week with using publicly owned vehicles for personal errands, plans to resign before the end of her term.
The decision caps a stunning yearlong fall for the Democrat who has earned bipartisan support for her work as a government watchdog, ensuring public resources are used appropriately over four terms.
In a statement to WRAL News, Wood said she would step down on Dec. 15 after 30 years of service to the state.
In the months after news of the Dec. 8 hit-and-run came to light, questions about Wood’s compliance with state policies arose.
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