As the S.C. House of Representatives refused to continue the S.C. Senate show trial, after meeting with the S.C. Inspector General, S.C. State Treasurer Curtis Loftis sent out the following press release late last night.
Inspector General Review
It reads:
“Following the March 27th Senate Finance Constitutional Subcommittee hearing, I proactively met with Inspector General Brian Lamkin and State Law Enforcement Division Chief Mark Keel and expressed a willingness to have them thoroughly investigate the State Treasurer’s Office regarding the reported $1.8 billion accounting discrepancy.
Despite claims by Senator Grooms, our office has fully cooperated with all state agency partners and independent audit firms since this matter surfaced, stemming from the former Comptroller General’s $3.5 billion restatement in the 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
Since taking office in 2010, I have consistently upheld the principles of accountability and transparency on behalf of the citizens of South Carolina. I welcome this review and the opportunity to evaluate our actions independently. Claims that the Treasurer’s Office participated in a deliberate effort to mislead the legislature are entirely without merit.
Once the investigation concludes, I am confident the findings will reflect my office’s integrity and diligence throughout this matter.”
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