Bill > H3648

This bill aims to increase government transparency by requiring state agencies, local governments, and public bodies in South Carolina to publicly disclose various financial and administrative information. Specifically, state agencies must include detailed justifications for budget requests and post these requests on their websites; local governing bodies like counties, municipalities, and school districts must publish on their websites comprehensive information including contract details for elected officials, meeting agendas and minutes, employee compensation lists, budgets and financial reports, tax and fee information, and revenue and expenditure databases. Additionally, the bill mandates that public bodies either report employee salary information quarterly to the Department of Administration or post such information on their own websites. Meeting records must be made available within 24 hours after a meeting concludes, and meeting minutes must include detailed voting records for each individual member. The primary goal of this legislation is to provide citizens with easier access to government financial and operational information, promoting accountability and transparency in local and state government operations. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Budget and Finance

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3648&session=126&summary=B