From Sunshine Review
SC.gov is the website for the state of South Carolina.
[edit] Website evaluation
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[edit] The good
- On July 24, 2009 the Budget and Control Board launched a transparency website. It includes budget broken down by agency.[1]
- Elected officials are listed with contact information.[2]
- Administrative officials are listed with contact information in a searchable database.[3]
- Audits are available.[4]
- Information provided on state ethics commission.[5]
- Includes some general information on lobbying.[6]
- Tax information is provided.[7]
[edit] The bad
- Site has a search function but is somewhat difficult to navigate.
- Current state contracts are not available.
- Some agencies have information about requesting public records[8], but there does not appear to be comprehensive information on the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act.
- Does not provide information on state-paid lobbying, agency lobbying contracts, or list all registered lobbyists.
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