The South Carolina Department of Transportation was presented with an unmodified, or "clean audit" for the fiscal year 2022-2023. This report marks the fifth consecutive year the agency's financial operations have received an "unmodified" review. The audit was conducted by the independent firm of Mauldin & Jenkins, a southeastern regional firm.
The firm noted that one key to SCDOT's successful administration of its finances was the internal controls that consistently worked properly. In addition, the firm pointed to the strength of SCDOT's financial management team. The team was cited for providing the auditors with full cooperation.
Chief Operating Officer Justin Powell said, "SCDOT strives to be completely accountable and transparent in our work on behalf of the people of our state as we continue our mission to build and improve the transportation system in South Carolina. This audit demonstrates that we are continuing to work diligently towards those goals."
Commissioner Barnwell Fishburne represents the 6 th Congressional District and Chairs the Commission's Audit Committee. Fishburne said, "These numbers show that we are investing more than ever before in our road and bridge network and we are putting the funding to work as soon as projects are developed."
Chair of the Commission Pamela Christopher said, "I am proud of the work from our team at SCDOT to continue our track record of clean audit reports. As a Commission, we are committed to efficiently and successfully delivering on large scale programs and projects and this report demonstrates the progress we are making."
The annual audit was presented at a meeting of the SCDOT Commission Audit Committee held in Columbia on March 21, 2024.