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        <ExplanationTxt>THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVIEWS THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN TEH PROCESS FROM PRIOR YEARS.</ExplanationTxt>
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