McLeod Rules DSS May Hire Consultants Without Lowest Bid
South Carolina Attorney General Daniel R McLeod ruled that the state Department of Social Services may hire a consulting firm to survey its operations without needing the lowest bid. Governor James B Edwards supported the view while the Social Services Board already signed with Robert B Carleson & Associates of Sacramento California.
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DSS Officials Cite Shared Responsibility in Title XX Funds Gap
South Carolina DSS officials at a press conference blamed the Title XX funding discrepancy on shared responsibility with the Governor's office. They noted an $82 million deviation from the original budget, with $41 million in ineligible DSS programs and $4.1 million in over obligated contracts.
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Coastline Oil Spill Costs Navy Cleanup Efforts
The Navy paid over 50000 for civilian contractors and materials to clean a January 10 oil spill at Charleston Navy Base on the Cooper River near Piers J and L. An estimated 2000 to 2500 gallons spilled, most cleaned up by Friday. source of the spill not yet determined.
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