More than $730 Million in Stimulus Funds so Far

COLUMBIA, SC – October 14, 2009 – State programs and agencies have now received more than $730 million in federal stimulus money, with more than two thirds of the funds going to state agencies that pay Medicaid and unemployment benefits. Here’s a breakdown: 

• $405,251,137 – Dept. of Health and Human Services
• $103,374,206 – Employment Security Commission
• $79,590,311 – Dept. of Social Services
• $63,919,072 – State Treasurer’s Office
• $26,314,054 – Dept. of Education
• $23,154,268 – Dept. of Public Safety
• $13,883,499 – Governor’s Office
• $7,282,228 – Dept. of Commerce
• $5,908,000 – Dept. of Transportation
• $3,263,438 – Dept. of Health and Environmental Control
• $508,692 – Lt. Governor’s Office
• $400,677 – Budget and Control Board
• $294,000 – Vocational Rehabilitation

Total Revenue: $733,143,582