Grants subpoena powers to the Legislative Audit Council to enhance its audit capabilities.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code to grant the Legislative Audit Council the authority to issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum to state agencies, their employees, and contractors. It also expands the council's access to records and facilities of private organizations receiving state or federal public funds. The council must be permitted to observe the proceedings of these organizations, including executive sessions and closed hearings, if they relate to the management and expenditures of public funds.

Grants subpoena powers to the Legislative Audit Council to enhance its audit capabilities.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code to grant the Legislative Audit Council the authority to issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum to state agencies, their employees, and contractors. It also expands the council's access to records and facilities of private organizations receiving state or federal public funds. The council must be permitted to observe the proceedings of these organizations, including executive sessions and closed hearings, if they relate to the management and expenditures of public funds.