Veto of R.178, S.1016

This veto message from Governor Nikki Haley vetoes a bill that requires prescriptions from a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist to receive glasses or contacts based on an in-person comprehensive eye examination.

Veto of R249, S.1297

This veto message from Governor Nikki Haley vetoes a bill that unconstitutionally sets forth how the members of the Chesterfield County School District Board receive per diem.

Examining the Validity of the GRE General Test Scores and Undergraduate GPA for Predicting Success in Graduate School at a Large Racially and Ethnically Diverse Public University in Southeast Florida

The purpose of the study was to determine the degree of relationships among GRE scores, undergraduate GPA (UGPA), and success in graduate school, as measured by first year graduate GPA (FGPA), cumulative graduate GPA, and degree attainment status. A second aim of the study was to determine whether the relationships between the composite predictor (GRE scores and UGPA) and the three success measures differed by race/ethnicity and sex. A total of 7,367 graduate student records (masters, 5,990; doctoral: 1,377) from 2000 to 2010 were used to evaluate the relationships among GRE scores, UGPA and the three success measures. Pearson’s correlation, multiple linear and logistic regression, and hierarchical multiple linear and logistic regression analyses were performed to answer the research questions. The results of the correlational analyses differed by degree level. For master’s students, the ETS proposed prediction that GRE scores are valid predictors of first year graduate GPA was supported by the findings from the present study; however, for doctoral students, the proposed prediction was only partially supported. Regression and correlational analyses indicated that UGPA was the variable that consistently predicted all three success measures for both degree levels. The hierarchical multiple linear and logistic regression analyses indicated that at master’s degree level, White students with higher GRE Quantitative Reasoning Test scores were more likely to attain a degree than Asian Americans, while International students with higher UGPA were more likely to attain a degree than White students. The relationships between the three predictors and the three success measures were not significantly different between men and women for either degree level. Findings have implications both for practice and research. They will provide graduate school administrators with institution-specific validity data for UGPA and the GRE scores, which can be referenced in making admission decisions, while they will provide empirical and professionally defensible evidence to support the current practice of using UGPA and GRE scores for admission considerations. In addition, new evidence relating to differential predictions will be useful as a resource reference for future GRE validation researchers.

Annual Report 2-15 Office of the Chief Information Officer, January 2016

In 2015, the OCIO worked across a broad range of projects and key initiatives in alignment with these goals. As an IT organization supporting services consumed by every agency of the State of Iowa (State), our key enterprise initiatives are conducted in addition to the day-to-day support activities required to keep government IT services operational and secure. These initiatives maintain alignment with key efficiency goals established by Governor Branstad and with specific legislative mandates.

Executive order no. 2016-43

This executive order by Governor Nikki R. Haley establishes the Crime Victims Services Transition Team to address operational matters surrounding the execution of consolidating and co-locating crime victims services from multiple state agencies and services to the Attorney General's Office, Crime Victims Services.

Palmetto Health Initiative March 1994

Application for a Medicaid waiver for the improvement of health care quality and service.

Letter to J. Bradley from B.C.A. Gogy

Letter to J. Bradley from B.C.A. Gogy in the Office of the Adjutant General of Militia, Montreal (1 page, printed) regarding Bradley’s desire to obtain commission as a captain in the Quebec Artillery, Aug. 25, 1845

Letter to J.P. Bradley from B.C.A. Gogy

Letter to J.P. Bradley from B.C.A. Gogy in the Office of the Adjutant General of Militia, Montreal regarding procedures for applying for a captain’s commission in the militia (2 ½ pages, handwritten), Dec. 23, 1845.

Executive order no. 2016-10

This executive order by Governor Nikki R. Haley establishes the Local Government Competitiveness Council and describes its mission, membership and duties and responsibilities.

Executive order no. 2016-11

This executive order by Governor Nikki R. Haley declares that the seat held by Kelvin Emil Washington, Sr. of the office of County Council of the County of Richland was vacated and the vacancy shall be filled as is provided by law.

Executive order no. 2016-12

This executive order by Governor Nikki R. Haley grants leave with pay to state employees in Greenville, Lancaster and Spartanburg counties who were absent from work as directed on February 15, 2016 and February 16, 2016, due to the closing of state offices caused by hazardous weather conditions.

Executive order no. 2016-13

This executive order by Governor Nikki R. Haley establishes the South Carolina Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee to advise the South Carolina Department of Commerce on the development of the South Carolina State Action Plan and oversee its implementation for the disbursement of the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Relief funds due to the historic flooding in October of 2015, leading to widespread damage to homes across the state

Executive order no. 2016-14

This executive order by Governor Nikki R. Haley orders a new election to be held for the offices of Mayor and Town Council for the Town of Williams in Colleton County and further orders the Colleton County Board of Registration and Elections to perform all necessary official duties pertaining to the election in accordance with applicable constitutional and statutory provisions.

Fiscal Year 2015-16 Accountability Report

The South Carolina Office of the Lieutenant Governor reports to the Office of State Budget an annual report that includes a mission statement, program goal, program objectives, and performance measures.

Fiscal Year 2015-16 Accountability Report

The South Carolina Office of the State Auditor reports to the Office of State Budget its annual accountability report that includes an executive summary, organizational profile including leadership system, program descriptions and budgets, and program results.