S.C. Code Ann. § 43-45-30: Administering agency; designation; duties and functions.

The Governor must designate a state administering agency to be responsible for the receipt and distribution of the federal funds as allocated to South Carolina for the implementation of Title VI, Public Law 97-35. The state administering agency shall develop and implement administrative procedures for carrying out the purposes of this chapter. The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

(A) Prescribing the procedures to be used in the selection of a community-based organization for each geographical service area identified herein.

(B) Reviewing and recommending for approval all work programs submitted by the selected community-based organizations.

(C) Recommending distribution formulas for funds made available to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

(D) Monitoring and evaluating community-based organizations with respect to goals, priorities, program performance, and fiscal activities.