Bill > H3495

This bill expands the investigative powers of the State Inspector General by authorizing investigations of counties, municipalities, and nonprofit entities receiving public funding, but only under specific conditions. The investigations can only be initiated upon written request from either the Governor or the majority of the legislative delegation for the county where the subject of the investigation is located. The request must articulate the basis of any alleged wrongdoing, and the Inspector General is required to submit an annual report to the General Assembly detailing the number and status of investigation requests. Any investigation report must be transmitted to the Governor, the appropriate legislative delegation, and the local governing body or nonprofit entity's chief executive. The bill also modifies the definition of "agency" to explicitly include nonprofit entities that receive state funds, subject to the new investigation provisions. Information related to these investigations must remain confidential for up to ten days after the report is finalized and published. The bill will take effect immediately upon the Governor's approval, providing a new mechanism for oversight of public and quasi-public entities receiving state funding.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3495&session=126&summary=B