Independent institutions that check this jurisdiction's own power — audit, ombudsman, inspector general, civilian review, ethics, and grand-jury bodies established by statute.
The South Carolina State Auditor is appointed by the State Fiscal Accountability Authority. The office audits state agencies and entities receiving state funds.
Read scorecard → 02 AuditThe Law Enforcement Training Council is an eleven-member body (six ex officio state agency heads and five law enforcement officials appointed by the Governor at will) that sets minimum standards...
Read scorecard → 03 AuditEstablished under Title 24, Chapter 9, the Division is an administrative unit within the SC Department of Corrections charged with inspecting at least annually every facility housing prisoners or...
Read scorecard → 04 Ethics CommissionThe South Carolina State Ethics Commission enforces the Ethics, Government Accountability, and Campaign Reform Act for public officials, public members, and public employees. Members are appointed...
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