COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA
Rob Godfrey, a spokesman for the Governor, on Wednesday said that Sandifer used state-owned kitchen appliances, linens, catering equipment and computers for a side business, and the problem has been reported to the State Ethics Commission. Godfrey said the Governor's Office found the use of State resources after looking into the matter due to the AP's question.
The AP reviewed 2,000 pages of emails and other documents produced in response to a freedom of information request. Emails show that aides to the first man Michael Haley, who oversees the business for the mansion, recruited Geoff Sandifer, while Sandifer make it a point to play up his role as Governor of chef when courting clients. In at least one instance, an aide said his advantage over other food providers.
The records show the email account you used Sandifer to perform and recruit business day and night. Godfrey said there was no indication that the appropriate food Sandifer used on account Of the Mansion.
Godfrey said Sandifer "has been ordered to stop the use of State resources to conduct non-State business. In addition, it no longer serves the mansion grounds and he will fully reimburse the State for the cost of the use of State resources. 31 years, which Sandifer reporting to Michael Haley, now to get approval before doing outside catering job, Godfrey said. The restrictions was made Wednesday.