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SCR 27

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FINANCES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Henry Aquino and 9 co-sponsors

Hawaii requests state auditor examine Department of Education's capital improvement project spending and financial management practices.

Referred to EDU, WAM.
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Bill Summary · SCR 27

Legislative bill overview

SCR 27 is a concurrent resolution requesting Hawaii's State Auditor to conduct a comprehensive audit of the Department of Education's capital improvement project (CIP) finances. The resolution seeks to examine how the DOE is managing and spending funds allocated for building construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects across the state's public school system.

Why is this important

Capital improvement projects represent substantial long-term investments in school facilities, and audits can identify financial mismanagement, cost overruns, or inefficiencies that affect students and taxpayers. An audit may reveal whether DOE is delivering promised infrastructure improvements on schedule and within budget, or whether systemic problems exist in project planning and execution.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope ambiguity: The resolution doesn't specify which CIP projects or time periods should be audited, potentially creating debate over audit focus and resource allocation
  • Cost and timing: State auditors have limited resources; this audit could delay examination of other agencies or government functions, raising questions about prioritization
  • Accountability concerns: Some may view this as questioning DOE management competence, while others may see it as essential oversight; DOE cooperation and responsiveness could become contentious if findings are unfavorable

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

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