ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

          Production of this report would not have been possible without the support of all State agencies and component units which supplied GAAP closing data on a timely basis. As we strive to produce this report in future years and to improve its quality and content, continued support of these parties is essential.

          I would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Walter Edgar of the Univerity of South Carolina and Mr. Wade Kolb, student at the University of South Carolina, for providing the photograph captions included in this report. In addition, thanks are due to Sam Holland, photographer, as well as to Dr. William C. Gillespie, Chief Economist of the State of South Carolina and Philip G. Grose, Jr., Director of the State Budget and Control Board's Executive Institute, for providing invaluable assistance in producing the report.


Sincerely,


EARLE E. MORRIS, JR.
Comptroller General