The State Department may take such action as it may deem necessary, from time to time, to enable the Department to secure for the State and its residents the full benefits available under the Social Security Act of Congress and any amendments thereof and under any other Federal legislation having for its purpose the improvement or extension of social and welfare assistance or services to the people of the United States. But nothing contained in this section shall be construed to authorize any action by the Department in violation of the law of this State.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 71-12; 1952 Code Section 71-12; 1942 Code Section 4996-56; 1937 (40) 496; 1947 (45) 489.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 1 - State Department And Board Of Social Services
Section 43-1-10. State Department of Social Services; subordinate divisions; director.
Section 43-1-50. State Director of Social Services; selection; term; duties; salary; bond.
Section 43-1-60. State Advisory Council and Committees.
Section 43-1-70. Selection of other employees of State Department; compensation; bond.
Section 43-1-80. Powers, duties and purpose of State Department.
Section 43-1-100. State Department may investigate certain institutions or agencies.
Section 43-1-115. County office performance audits.
Section 43-1-120. State Department may secure all possible Federal aid.
Section 43-1-135. State Department to administer Social Services Block Grant Program.
Section 43-1-140. State Department shall keep proper records.
Section 43-1-160. Unauthorized use or disclosure of public assistance information; penalties.
Section 43-1-170. Preparation and submission of annual budget.
Section 43-1-190. Depositories; security for deposits.
Section 43-1-200. Payment of salaries, expenses and assistance; lump sum requisitions.
Section 43-1-205. Program standards for treatment of perpetrators of domestic violence.
Section 43-1-210. Annual report and recommendations.
Section 43-1-230. Restrictions on direct services provided by State Department under Title XX.
Section 43-1-240. Coordination with First Steps to School Readiness initiative.
Section 43-1-715. Supplementing salary of employee of Department of Social Services.
Section 43-1-720. Establishing and collecting accounts receivable.