New reports make it easier for citizens to follow state's finances

Tools

New reports make it easier for citizens to follow state's finances

Story Published: Aug 27, 2008 at 2:44 PM EST

Story Updated: Sep 19, 2008 at 4:54 PM EST

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)- South Carolinians don't have to be certified public accountants to understand a new abbreviated report on the state's financial challenges.

Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom on Wednesday unveiled a new
four-page report that summarizes a financial and policy snapshot of
the state for the most recent fiscal year that's easy to read.

For instance, the report distills a 246-page detailed report on the state's finances into one page that shows where the state's money comes from and where it goes.

The national Association of Government Accountants has been encouraging states to offer that type of report.

South Carolina was the first to do so last year.

Oregon and Nevada have since begun offering similar reports.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

User Agreement

View comments

The following comments do not necessarily represent the views of NBC Augusta 26| news, weather, sports, community, entertainment, shopping for Augusta, Georgia. Users have agreed to these terms and in doing so accept full responsibility for their comments. Moderation is limited.

Add a comment

Name:

Comment: 500 Characters Left

WAGT and its affiliated companies are not responsible for the content of comments posted or for anything arising out of use of the above comments or other interaction among the users. Comments are posted on site immediately and without station moderation. If you feel a comment is inappropriate you may flag it for review. For guidelines on flagging comments see our Terms & Conditions. We reserve the right to screen, refuse to post, remove or edit user-generated content at any time and for any or no reason in our absolute and sole discretion without prior notice, although we have no duty to do so or to monitor any Public Forum.

I have read and agree to the terms

Hide comments

More Good Stuff

WAGT Weather

Click here for 7 Day Forecast
Icon
Current Temp 36.0 °F
Fog/Mist
More Weather

WAGT Weather

YouNews

This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

On Demand

NBC Augusta 26 RSS FeedsNBC Augusta 26 Twitter Feed NBC Augusta 26 Facebook Page NBC Full Shows Online

Viewer Poll

Who do you want to win the World Series?

  • New York Yankees
  • Philadelphia Phillies
  • I don't care