Charleston County News Release
MEDIA CONTACT
Name: Jennie Davis, Charleston County Public Information Officer
Phone: (843) 958-4012
Email: jdavis@charlestoncounty.org
Release Number: 3021
Date: June 12, 2009
Charleston County Posts Monthly Transactions Online
In an effort to be even more transparent in its expenditures, Charleston County Government announces that its monthly accounts payable transactions are now available for the public to view online.
The report includes payments over $100, and it will be updated monthly.
It includes the vendor name; invoice date; description of the transaction; the department/office responsible for the transaction; the budgetary account used to pay for the transaction; the check amount; and the date the check was issued.
The report excludes information protected by the S.C. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
To view the May 2009 expenditure report online, go to the county’s Financial Reports page at http://www.charlestoncounty.org/Departments/Budget/budget4.htm, which also includes the county’s approved budgets, Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports, and millage info by fiscal year.
Visit the Charleston County Web site at www.charlestoncounty.org for news, services and up-to-date information relating to Charleston County Government.