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SR 6

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brenton Awa and 3 co-sponsors

Hawaii legislature requests state auditor perform performance audit of Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to evaluate operational efficiency and effectiveness.

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Bill Summary · SR 6

Legislative bill overview

SR 6 is a non-binding resolution requesting Hawaii's Auditor to conduct a comprehensive performance audit of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL). The resolution does not mandate the audit but formally asks the state auditor to evaluate the department's operations, efficiency, and effectiveness. This follows the standard legislative process for requesting independent oversight of state agencies.

Why this is important

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands manages approximately 200,000 acres of trust lands and administers homestead programs for Native Hawaiians, making it a significant institution affecting thousands of beneficiaries and the broader Hawaiian community. A performance audit could identify operational inefficiencies, management issues, or areas where the department could better serve its beneficiary population, potentially informing future policy decisions and resource allocation.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and focus: Disagreement over whether the audit should examine historical land management decisions, current operational efficiency, or both could affect the audit's relevance and political sensitivity
  • Resource allocation: Questions about whether audit resources should be directed toward DHHL versus other state agencies with potentially greater operational concerns
  • Political implications: The audit request may be perceived as criticism of current DHHL leadership, potentially creating tension between legislative and executive branches regarding departmental autonomy and oversight

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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