The State Department shall supervise and administer the public welfare activities and functions of the State as provided in Chapters 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 19, and 23 and child protective services as referred to in Title 63, Chapter 7 or as otherwise authorized by law and may act as the agent of the State, cooperate with any federal agency for the purpose of carrying out matters of mutual concern, and administer any federal funds granted the State in the furtherance of the duties imposed upon the State Department. The Department shall study the various social problems confronting the State, inquiring into their causes and possible cures, making such surveys, gathering such statistics, and formulating such recommended public policies in connection thereto as may be in the interest of the State, and shall make such information available in published form. The Department may adopt all necessary rules and regulations and formulate policies and methods of administration, when not otherwise fixed by law, to carry out effectively the activities and responsibilities delegated to it. The aim of the Department shall be to promote the unified development of welfare activities and agencies of the State and local governments so that each agency and governmental institution may function as an integral part of a general system.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 71-8; 1952 Code Section 71-8; 1942 Code Sections 4996-2, 4996-6; 1937 (40) 496; 1986 Act No. 334, Section 3, eff March 10, 1986.
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.