S.C. Code Ann. § 11-35-3070: Approval of architectural, engineering, or construction changes which do not alter general scope or intent or exceed approved budget.

Consistent with any applicable regulation of the board, a governmental body may approve and pay for amendments to architectural/engineering contracts and change orders to construction contracts, within the governmental body's authority, which do not alter the general scope or intent of the project and which do not exceed the previously approved project budget.