Payroll Carry Forward

This bill, H 4618 ("Payroll Carry Forward"), would require state agencies to spend all funds allocated for employee salaries (including classified and unclassified positions) within the current fiscal year. It prohibits carrying forward unused payroll funds to future years, mandating that any unspent money revert to the state's general fund. The law directly affects all South Carolina state departments and agencies managing payroll budgets. The key provision changes how budgeted payroll resources are handled, eliminating the option to save leftover funds for later use.