During a recent Beaufort County Council meeting, significant discussions centered around the findings of the Haynesworth Sinclair Boyd report, which investigates potential procurement violations linked to former county administrator Eric Greenway. The council unanimously moved to provide this report and its supporting documents to state and county law enforcement, responding to requests for information related to ongoing investigations.

The backdrop of this motion involves a grand jury investigation initiated by Solicitor Duffy Stone in July 2023, aimed at examining possible criminal activities by Greenway. Allegations surfaced regarding violations of the county's procurement code, prompting the council to terminate Greenway's employment. In response, the council engaged the law firm Haynesworth Sinclair Boyd to conduct an audit of the county's procurement practices from 2019 to 2023.

The audit revealed multiple instances of non-compliance with procurement regulations, leading the council to charge the new county administrator with further investigation and reporting on the findings. The council's goal is to ensure accountability and rectify any identified issues, with disciplinary actions to be taken as necessary.

As the investigation continues, the council has faced pressure from community members and the media to release the report in full. While the executive staff's investigation is still ongoing, the council has deemed it appropriate to share the report with law enforcement for their review. Should law enforcement find no evidence of criminal activity, the report will be made available to the public in accordance with freedom of information requests.