Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom announced his resignation on Thursday, saying he supports legislative measures to make the office an appointed position.
South Carolina Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom submitted his resignation Thursday after making a $3.5 billion accounting error and facing a potential removal from office.
Republican Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom’s decision to leave the post he has held for 20 years came after intense scrutiny of his performance following the blunder and amid rising calls for him to either quit or be removed.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Embattled South Carolina Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom will resign next month after a $3.5 billion accounting error in the year-end financial report he oversaw.
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