南卡罗来纳州发现18亿美元的“盈余”是一个会计错误,引发了证交会的调查。 South Carolina discovers $1.8 billion "surplus" was an accounting error, sparking SEC investigation.

在南卡罗来纳州进行的一次独立审计显示,估计有18亿美元的盈余实际上是由于2010年代系统转型的会计错误造成的。 An independent audit in South Carolina has revealed that a supposed $1.8 billion surplus was actually due to an accounting error from a system transition in the 2010s. 这一错误是在2018年发现的,但直到最近才报告,导致要求国家财务主任Curtis Loftis面对后果。 The error was discovered in 2018 but not reported until recently, leading to calls for state Treasurer Curtis Loftis to face consequences. 国家目前正接受证交会的调查,并可能受到罚款。 The state is now under investigation by the SEC and may face financial penalties. 审计建议第三方对国家财政进行监督,以防止今后出现问题。 The audit recommends third-party oversight of state finances to prevent future issues.