Insights

The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce Business Intelligence Department monthly publishes Insights in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. The monthly newsletter provides economic indicators, employment rates and changes by county, nonfarm employment trends, and other statistics.

A review of the S.C. Department of Transportation

Members of the General Assembly asked the Legislative Audit Council to conduct an audit of the S.C. Department of Transportation. The objectives were to:Identify funding levels since FY 05-06 ; Review expenditures since FY 05-06 ; Determine if the department has followed the provisions of Act 114 regarding prioritization ; Review contracting activities for fairness, percentage of out-of-state entity awards, and identify the amount awarded to contractors employing former SCDOT employees ; Report the status of problems identified in the annual audits performed as a result of S.C. Code of Laws §57-1-490 ; Perform a follow-up review of the contracted 2010 MGT, Inc. audit recommendations ; Review pavement resurfacing issues ; Conduct a limited review of certain management-related topics.

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.

Veto of R268, H.4762

This veto message from Governor Nikki Haley vetoes a bill that allows county and local governments to increase taxes above existing statutory millage caps if it contains a significant amount of federally-owned forestland.

Annual report 2009

This annual report from South Carolina First Steps provides statistics on school readiness and early education and explains results of First Steps programs in health, early education, families, child care, accountability, and partnerships. The report also provides highlights of strategies by county.

Annual report 2010

This annual report from South Carolina First Steps provides statistics on school readiness and early education and explains results of First Steps programs in health, early education, families, child care, accountability, and partnerships. The report also provides highlights of strategies by county.

Annual report 2011

This annual report from South Carolina First Steps provides statistics on school readiness and early education and explains results of First Steps programs in health, early education, families, child care, accountability, and partnerships. The report also provides highlights of strategies by county.

Annual report 2012

This annual report from South Carolina First Steps provides statistics on school readiness and early education and explains results of First Steps programs in health, early education, families, child care, accountability, and partnerships. The report also provides highlights of strategies by county.

2002 annual report to the General Assembly

This annual report from South Carolina First Steps Board of Trustees provides statistics on school readiness and early education and explains results of First Steps programs in health, early education, families, child care, accountability, and partnerships. The report also provides highlights of strategies by county.

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A REVIEW OF THE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS PROGRAM

Members of the General Assembly requested that we conduct an audit of the Small Business Development Centers program. We planned to review the accuracy of the program’s reporting of its effectiveness, expenditures, and structure. The audit objectives were listed as follows: Determine if the SBDC program’s reporting, including the program’s effectiveness, is in compliance with the U.S. Small Business Administration’s guidelines and is accurate and complete ; Determine if the current structure of the SBDC is the most beneficial to the small business clients, provides appropriate oversight to SBDC staff, and allows for necessary sharing of best practices throughout all SBDC offices ; Review a sample of SBDC’s use of funding to ensure that the program is efficiently handling federal, state, and other funds for expenditures, including technology upgrades and training conferences.

Annual Accountability Report Fiscal Year 2006-2007

Tri-County Technical College reports to the Budget and Control Board its annual accountability report that includes an executive summary, a description of the leadership system, customer focus and satisfaction and other performance criteria, mission, and program descriptions and budgets.

Annual Accountability Report Fiscal Year 2008-2009

Tri-County Technical College reports to the Budget and Control Board its annual accountability report that includes an executive summary, a description of the leadership system, customer focus and satisfaction and other performance criteria, mission, and program descriptions and budgets.

Annual Accountability Report Fiscal Year 2009-2010

Tri-County Technical College reports to the Budget and Control Board its annual accountability report that includes an executive summary, a description of the leadership system, customer focus and satisfaction and other performance criteria, mission, and program descriptions and budgets.

Annual Accountability Report Fiscal Year 2011-2012

Tri-County Technical College reports to the Budget and Control Board its annual accountability report that includes an executive summary, a description of the leadership system, customer focus and satisfaction and other performance criteria, mission, and program descriptions and budgets.