Summary results of the South Carolina Office of the Inspector General’s review of a complaint regarding mismanagement by the South Carolina Elections Commission (SCEC)

Abstract

The South Carolina Office of the State Inspector General conducted a preliminary inquiry based upon a credible confidential complaint alleging the SCEC did not conduct reviews, audits, or other post-election analysis of county boards of elections and voter registration. In addition, the complainant alleged, inter alia, the SCEC mismanaged the purchase of the electronic poll book system because the EPB was not capable of conducting runoff elections. This investigation reviewed pertinent documents and records, and conducted interviews to obtain facts to substantiate or refute the allegations and present those findings to the SCEC for review.