2025 Public Official Newsletter
Wed, 12/04/2024
The State Ethics Commission has published the 2025 Public Official Newsletter. It can be found at Ethics Brochures | State Ethics…
SEC AO2024-001
Mon, 07/22/2024
The State Ethics Commission has issued a new Advisory Opinion AO2024-001 regarding if free or reduce cost services provided to certain campaigns…
Candidate Training Video Released
Fri, 01/26/2024
The Municipal Association of South Carolina and the SC State Ethics Commission have released a Candidate Training Video. Violations of the…
Spending Limits for Lobbyist's Principals Increase
Wed, 12/20/2023
Effective January 1, 2024, pursuant to Section 2-17-90(B) of the Ethics Act, the spending limits for Lobbyist’s Principals will increase to $70.00…
SEC AO2023-001
Thu, 09/21/2023
The State Ethics Commission has issued a new Advisory Opinion AO2023-001 regarding "procurement" under Section 8-13-760.
Declaratory Ruling
Fri, 08/18/2023
The State Ethics Commission has issued a new Declaratory Ruling regarding discovery and subpoena issuance.
Advisory Opinion 2022-001
Mon, 03/21/2022
The State Ethics Commission has issued a new Advisory Opinion AO2022-001 regarding confidentiality provisions of the Ethics Act.
Advisory Opinion 2021-001
Fri, 01/22/2021
The State Ethics Commission has issued a new Advisory Opinion AO2021-001 about digital cryptographic currency.
Advisory Opinion 2020-002
Fri, 12/04/2020
The State Ethics Commission has issued a new Advisory Opinion AO2020-002 about public servants voting on budgets.
Advisory Opinion 2020-001
Fri, 09/25/2020
The State Ethics Commission has issued a new Advisory Opinion AO2020-001 about reporting government income on the Statement of Economic Interests.…