A limited review of the S.C. Human Affairs Commission

Abstract

Members of the General Assembly requested that the LAC conduct an audit of the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission. The audit objectives are listed: Determine if the agency’s management staff has the adequate training and experience to carry out the mission of the agency ; Determine the current status of board membership and what is required of the board members regarding the management of the agency ; Review the staffing levels, salaries, and employment status of agency staff ; Review processes in place to determine if agency funds have been expended appropriately, specifically including funds for outside consultative services ; Identify what constituent services for the General Assembly are handled by the agency and determine if they are handled appropriately ; Review the contracts with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to determine if the S.C. Human Affairs Commission handles its cases according to the contracts’ requirements.