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
54/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — 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
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
State agencies and entities receiving state funds