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Click on the links below to view presentations made at the October 20 County Council Coalition Meeting. SC Economic Update Frank A. Rainwater Executive Director S.C. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs SC Office of Resilience Grant Programs Ran Reinhart...

The South Carolina Department of Archives & History announced that the new Historic Preservation State Grant Fund is now accepting applications. The purpose of the State Grant Fund is to support historic preservation projects that benefit local...

Each year, SCAC's Presidential Scholarship Program awards one $2,500 scholarship to a graduating high school senior who is a resident of the same county as our SCAC President. Since Lexington County Council Member Debra B. Summers is the current SCAC...

The August General Fund Revenue Digest and General Fund Revenue Monitor from the SC Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office are now available. These reports will also be posted on the SC Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office website.

GFOA has released new resources regarding GASB 101 for compensated absences and best practices for internal control procedures. These Government Finance Review articles are now available on SCAC’s website. GASB 101. Literally. Modernizing Internal...

It is the goal of the SC250 Commission that each county and community takes up the quest to rediscover their unique American Revolution historical significance. In addition, the Commission also wants to intentionally seek out and give voice to...

SCAC is exploring more targeted ways to get important information to you. You’ll receive a link to a brief online survey in the next two weeks. Please be on the lookout for the SCAC Member Communications Survey email and give us your feedback. We...

2022 Acts That Affect Counties is an annual report to the membership designed to provide county officials with a good place to begin a search for new law. This publication contains a brief description of acts passed during the 2022 session of the...

July FY2021-22 and Final FY2021-22 General Fund Revenue tables are now available from the SC Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office. The monitor will be sent out at a later date. These reports will also be posted on the RFA website.

SCIIP grantees will have three options for funding engineering services going forward Option 1: Local Funds Pay for all engineering costs with local (non-SCIIP, non-RIA) funds. Procurement procedures will not be reviewed by RIA. Option 2: RIA State...

SC RIA recently published clarification on three common procurement questions for SCIIP and an updated FAQ. A summary follows: Clarification Preliminary Engineering Would an engineering firm that prepares preliminary cost estimates, maps or other...

The prevention of motor vehicle accidents is a top priority for SCAC Risk Managers. Preventing a motor vehicle accident can eliminate three types of claims—workers’ compensation, auto liability, and auto property damage. Read more about what the SC...