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HR 106

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Terez Amato and 11 co-sponsors

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

Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1543), recommending referral to FIN.
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Bill Summary · HR 106

Legislative bill overview

HR 106 requests Hawaii's state auditor to conduct a comprehensive audit of the Department of Education's capital improvement project finances. The bill aims to examine how DOE manages and allocates funding for facilities, infrastructure, and construction projects. This is a non-binding request resolution rather than mandatory legislation.

Why is this important

Capital improvement projects represent significant public spending, often involving multi-year commitments and construction contracts. An audit can identify financial mismanagement, cost overruns, procurement irregularities, or inefficient resource allocation in DOE's $200+ million annual infrastructure budget. Transparent financial review builds accountability and can inform future budget decisions.

Potential points of contention

  • Auditor workload and prioritization: The state auditor has limited resources; this request competes with other mandated audits and may delay other investigations
  • Scope clarity: The resolution doesn't specify which projects, time periods, or specific financial concerns should be audited, potentially resulting in a broad or narrow examination
  • Binding authority: As a resolution (HR), this is a request, not a mandate—the auditor can decline or deprioritize it depending on their schedule and discretion

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

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