In the S.C. Office of Ombudsman, we deliver people-focused customer service to the citizens of South Carolina and take pride in addressing your concerns as quickly and efficiently as possible. We believe it is important for government to embody a culture of customer service and to work with citizens to solve problems.

For local issues, your city or county government is the main point of contact. For matters of national concern, such as immigration, please contact the federal government.

Respond

The goal of the Office of Ombudsman is to appropriately refer any question, concern, or request a citizen might have. Our office takes pride in accurately and efficiently navigating South Carolinians to the proper state agency or resource equipped to handle their needs.

Empower

The Office of Ombudsman acts as a facilitator in guiding citizens to the government resource that will address their issues. We listen to problems facing constituents across the State of South Carolina.

Advocate

The Office of Ombudsman identifies and eliminates service deficiencies and continuously seeks to improve the delivery of state government services to the citizens of South Carolina.

 

How do I contact Governor McMaster’s office?

Address:
The Honorable Henry McMaster
Office of the Governor
1205 Pendleton Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Phone: 803.734.2100
Fax: 803.734.5167
Email 

Is there information for each state agency?

Web addresses and a complete list of all state agencies, boards and commissions can be found here.

Where do I search for my current senators and representatives?

Find your current legislators at www.scstatehouse.gov/legislatorssearch.php.

How do I track legislation?

You can track legislation at https://www.scstatehouse.gov/listtracking/main.php.

South Carolina state holidays

  • New Year's Day - January 1
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - (3rd Monday in January)
  • George Washington's Birthday / President's Day - (3rd Monday in February)
  • Confederate Memorial Day - May 10
  • National Memorial Day - (Last Monday in May)
  • Independence Day - July 4
  • Labor Day - (First Monday in September)
  • Veterans Day - November 11
  • Thanksgiving Day - (Fourth Thursday in November)
  • Day after Thanksgiving Day - (Fourth Friday in November)
  • Christmas Eve - December 24
  • Christmas Day - December 25
  • Day after Christmas - December 26

*A holiday that falls on Saturday is observed on the preceding Friday. A holiday that falls on Sunday is observed on Monday.

S.C. Office of Ombudsman

Amy Hornsby, Director

Phone: 803.734.5049

Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday

Address:
Wade Hampton Building
1205 Pendleton Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29201