Audit

South Carolina Office of the State Auditor

OSA-SC

54/100

Summary

The South Carolina State Auditor is appointed by the State Fiscal Accountability Authority. The office audits state agencies and entities receiving state funds.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 54/100 (moderate)
54/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentExecutive appointment
Term lengthNot specified
Removal standardFor cause only
Budget independenceLegislative line item
Subpoena powerYes
Compel testimonyYes
Records accessFull access
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — reports published directly

Statute

Name
South Carolina Code of Laws, Title 11, Chapter 7 — State Auditor
Citation
S.C. Code §§ 11-7-10 to 11-7-40
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

State agencies and entities receiving state funds

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