Rocky Mount announces financial recovery plan amid budget crisisA budget review revealed that for more than two years, the city has spent millions more each month than it received. A budget review revealed that for more than two years, the city has spent millions more each month than it received. A budget review revealed that for more than two years, the city has spent millions more each month than it received. ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WTVD) -- City of Rocky Mount has uncovered a serious financial crisis through a recent budget review. My heart's heavy too, but I believe in this community," Rocky Mount Mayor Sandy Roberson said.