The bill S. 278 proposes amendments to the South Carolina Code of Laws to transfer the Procurement Services Division from the State Budget and Control Board to the Department of Administration. Specifically, it amends Section 1-11-10 to include the Procurement Services Division as part of the Department of Administration, while also making conforming changes to Section 11-35-310 of the South Carolina Procurement Code. Additionally, Section 1-11-20 is amended to remove the Procurement Services Division from the State Fiscal Affairs Authority, thereby streamlining its governance under the Department of Administration.

Furthermore, the bill directs the Code Commissioner to update all references in Chapter 35, Title 11 of the South Carolina Code to reflect the new governance structure, replacing mentions of the "State Fiscal Accountability Authority" with "Department of Administration" or "Division of Procurement Services of the Department of Administration" as appropriate. This legislative change aims to enhance the efficiency and oversight of procurement services within the state government. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
01/28/2025: 1-11-10, 1-11-20, 11-35-310
02/18/2025: 1-11-10, 1-11-20, 11-35-310
Latest Version: 1-11-10, 1-11-20, 11-35-310