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Yesterday at 3:50 PM  A state audit of South Carolina First Steps says lawmakers need to define "school readiness" and implement pre-school testing to better determine which children most need help and how to boost chances for success.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  A new report by the Legislative Audit Council found fraud, and policy violations at the Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  A review released by the South Carolina General Assembly Legislative Audit Council says voting machines used in South Carolina are not certified by a federal Election Assistance Commission.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  An audit of the Patriots Point Development Authority finds that, without state or federal funds, the maritime museum on Charleston Harbor won't be able to maintain its fleet.

Monday, December 10, 2012  The state Legislative Audit Council is investigating the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs amid allegations mentally and physically disabled clients have been abused.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  The Legislative Audit Council will look into how the South Carolina Department of Social Services handles services for children.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  South Carolina State University is considering cuts, including in sports, as it deals with an accrued $6 million budget deficit.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  A state audit has found that South Carolina's health agency has improved the way it forecasts how much it will spend and how much revenue it will generate.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  A state audit finds the South Carolina Department of Insurance has spent little of nearly $2.5 million in federal grants it sought under the federal health care law. The report was released Tuesday by the Legislative Audit Council.

Friday, September 30, 2011  South Carolina State President George Cooper says the university is clearing up problems with a new transportation research center and has resolved most of the issues raised by a state audit.

Wednesday, August 03, 2011  A state audit shows that South Carolina's system of finding and helping infants and toddlers with disabilities is not reaching enough children and doesn't properly monitor those who provide the services.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011  A state audit says no money is missing at a troubled transportation research center at South Carolina State University named for U.S. Rep. James Clyburn.

Thursday, June 02, 2011  Five Democratic House members sent a letter to the Legislative Audit Council on Thursday asking for the audit. The request is signed by Reps. Boyd Brown, Todd Rutherford, Bakari Sellers, James Smith and Leon Stavrinakis.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010  An audit says the state's Workers' Compensation Commission broke state law by not depositing fines as it worried legislators would use the money for something else.

Thursday, July 22, 2010  State auditors have agreed to review spending by South Carolina State University on a transportation research center.