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Another ‘Anomoly?’ South Carolina Lawmakers Must Return ‘Extra’ $1.8 Billion To Taxpayers

“This pot of money could be a lifeline …”

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8 comments

Kevin February 16, 2024 at 4:03 pm

Yes!
Hell yes!
Send our tax dollars back to us!

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SAS February 16, 2024 at 4:08 pm

The accounting should not be that hard. The Comptroller General needs a good bookkeeper.
I took 2 years of accounting in college and I am willing!

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Jamie February 16, 2024 at 6:18 pm

I would love to receive a tax rebate from the state. Inflation is up, interest rates are up and college tuition is way up. It would be a big help to receive some money back.

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Republican voter February 17, 2024 at 8:16 am

Why did Governor MCMaster and the Republican controlled legislature appoint a democrat to be Comptroller?

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J Doe February 18, 2024 at 9:28 am

This really should not be a political position. It should go to the most qualified person. In this case, that person happens to be a Democrat (assuming you are correct regarding his political leanings).

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Cardgirl56 Top fan February 17, 2024 at 8:41 am

$3.5 Billion Anomaly then a $1.8 Billion surprise? Something fishy is going on. Accounting is not that hard! Seriously, if there is this kind of extra money, why are S.C. roads a nightmare?

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Marcia Cooper Top fan February 17, 2024 at 9:08 am

Reference to the refund: and yet they wont. I will be shocked if they do.

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VERITAS Top fan February 17, 2024 at 9:13 am

What stood out to me most in this article is the person dressing like a clown . . . neon green socks and yellow shoes. Want respect? Don’t wear a clown suit suitable for a circus . Oh wait! It seems South Carolina IS a circus, a three-ring circus.

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