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This newsletter from the South Carolina Comptroller General’s Office is designed to help guide state agencies through the world of statewide accounting and financial management. Each edition will share important updates, helpful resources, upcoming deadlines and tips to keep your agency on course. Think of The Fiscal Compass as your go-to source for staying informed and connected.

New! Standards and Best Practices

Accounting is hard—we get it. That's why we've developed clear guidance and real-world examples to help make it easier.



  • Clearing Funds 30240000 and HRPAY
  • Clearing Outstanding Employee Travel Advances
  • Clearing Undeposited Cash Balances
  • How to Record Document Reversals Using SCEIS Transaction Code FB08
  • How to Restart Document Workflow
  • How to view and Delete Parked Documents in SCEIS
  • Proper Documentation and Best Practices for Journal Entries
  • How to Run the Payment Errors Report

Spotlight on Success

Kudos to the PEBA team for embracing our new and improved Journal Entry (JE) template. Your proactive approach to adopting new tools helps streamline processes and ensures greater consistency. We appreciate your commitment to continuous improvement!


DNR is also doing great work maintaining thorough, well-organized documentation. Clear, complete records make a huge difference when it comes to transparency and audit readiness. Thanks for setting a strong example!


We are excited to see the restart of the SCEIS User Group Meetings. Bringing people together to share insights, discuss challenges and collaborate on solutions!


Keep up the great work, everyone! If your agency is doing something innovative or worth celebrating, let us know. We'd love to feature your efforts in future newsletters.

Join our Team

The Office of the Comptroller General is seeking a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst to join our Statewide Accounting Division. This role supports statewide financial operations by monitoring agency compliance, reviewing accounting records and helping improve processes that keep South Carolina’s finances accurate and transparent.

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Pass it on


As we continue working together to strengthen consistency and accuracy across the state’s accounting practices, we hope you find this newsletter helpful in your daily work. Please share this newsletter with your colleagues and teams—our goal is to provide everyone with the tools and information they need to stay confident in their accounting responsibilities. Together, we can keep South Carolina’s financial reporting transparent and reliable.



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