Recent News
The South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) will host the Local Government Attorneys' Institute on Friday, November 18, 2022, beginning at 9:00 AM. The Attorneys' Institute is one of the best opportunities to learn about issues that affect public sector attorneys. SCAC is very excited to once again offer this great CLE content virtually! The seminar is expected to be approved for a total of 6.0 hours MCLE, including 2.0 hours ethics/LEPR.
Registration is now open. For the... Read more
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 President, our 2023 Presidential Scholarship will be awarded to a Lexington County resident.
For 2023, SCAC's Board of Directors Scholarship Program will also award $2,500 scholarships to four graduating high school seniors who are residents of counties chosen by lot by... Read more
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.
Modernizing Internal Control Checklists in a State or Local GovernmentRead more
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 previously disenfranchised groups; discovering the stories of SC’s African Americans, Native Americans, women and children who were essential to the birthing of a new nation.
SC250 Commission would like to allocate to as many communities around the state as possible so please call 803-898-3392 or email hhawkins@southcarolina250.com to discuss... Read more