SEC AO2026-003
Thu, 10/15/2026
On October 15, 2026, the South Carolina State Ethics Commission issued SECAO2026-003 to make employers and employees aware of the laws regarding…Meeting Announcement
Wed, 10/07/2026
The South Carolina State Ethics Commission will hold a special called meeting on October 15, 2026, to consider the issuance of a formal advisory…SEC AO2026-002
Fri, 09/18/2026
On September 17, 2026, the State Ethics Commission issued a new Advisory Opinion SEC AO2026-002 advising candidates and public officials on the use…Updated Commission Complaint Form
Thu, 11/20/2025
An updated Commission Complaint form was adopted during the Commission's November 20, 2025 meeting. The previous version of the Complaint form (rev.…SEC AO2025-001
Thu, 05/15/2025
The State Ethics Commission has issued a new Advisory Opinion AO2025-001 regarding whether the Ethics Act prohibits a school board member from…Spending Limits for Lobbyist's Principals Increase
Mon, 02/03/2025
Effective January 1, 2025, pursuant to Section 2-17-90(B) of the Ethics Act, the spending limits for Lobbyist’s Principals will increase to $75.00…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…