S.C. Code Ann. § 58-3-210
If it is desired for any reason to verify or recheck the information furnished under Sections 58-3-190 or 58-3-200 the Commission, in person or by its agents, shall make such examination of the books, papers, accounts and records of and such inspection of the properties of the persons referred to in Section 58-3-190 as shall be necessary to procure the information required. To that end the Commission may require the production of the desired writings and records and the attendance and testimony under oath of the officers, accountants or other agents of the parties having knowledge thereof at such place as the Commission may designate and the expense of making such necessary examination or inspection for the procuring of such information shall be paid by the party so examined or inspected, to be collected by the Attorney General on behalf of the Commission by suit or action, if necessary, except, that if such examination and inspection and the reports thereof disclose that a full and accurate response had previously been made pursuant to the requirements of the Commission in regard thereto the expense of making such examination and inspection shall be paid out of the funds of the Commission.