Procurement Policies and Procedures

Disbursements

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION

Based on SC Code of Laws, State funds may be used for “employee plaques, certificates and other events, including, meals and similar types of recognition to reward innovations or improvements by individual employees or employee teams that enhance the quality of work or productivity or as a part of employee development programs of their agency or institution.  Awards shall be limited to fifty dollars for each individual." A description of the item purchased, name of recipient and reason for purchase should appear on the voucher.

Section 8-1-180 of the South Carolina Code of Laws