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Welcome to Stimulus.SC.gov


On February 13, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate approved the conference report for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 -- an historic and unprecedented $787 billion dollar spending initiative. This Web site is designed to keep South Carolinians informed about how the money is being used. The goal is to ensure the highest level of transparency and accountability possible.
 
The stimulus bill is projected to have about an $2.82 billion inflow to South Carolina:
 
Stimulus Funds Bar Graph - Expected South Carolina Funds (in Millions) - Medicaid 860, K-12 Education 566, Unemployment Benefits 551, Transportation 463, Social Security Benefits 222, Energy Efficiency Grants 141
 
Oversight
 
On March 12, 2009, Governor Mark Sanford issued an Executive Order creating the Stimulus Oversight, Accountability and Coordination Task Force.
 
Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom has been named Chairman of the Task Force, which aims to ensure the federal funds are spent as intended and with full transparency and accountability.
 
 
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