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SCR 16

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE MONEYS APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS PURSUANT TO ACT 279, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2022.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brenton Awa and 1 co-sponsor

Resolution requests state auditor to examine how Department of Hawaiian Home Lands spent 2022 legislative appropriations to assess fund usage and accountability.

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Bill Summary · SCR 16

Legislative bill overview

SCR 16 is a concurrent resolution requesting Hawaii's Auditor to conduct a comprehensive audit of funds appropriated to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) under Act 279 from the 2022 legislative session. The resolution seeks to examine how these specific appropriations have been utilized and accounted for by the department.

Why is this important

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands manages trust lands and resources intended to benefit Native Hawaiians, making financial oversight critical to ensuring public accountability and proper stewardship of these funds. An audit can identify potential inefficiencies, misallocations, or implementation challenges that may inform future appropriations and policy decisions regarding Hawaiian home land programs.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and precedent: Questions about whether auditing specific legislative appropriations sets a precedent for frequent audits of particular budget items, potentially creating resource demands on the Auditor's office
  • Underlying performance concerns: The resolution may signal dissatisfaction with DHHL's performance or transparency, which DHHL leadership might view as lack of confidence or political pressure
  • Resource allocation within DHHL: An audit could reveal delayed projects, staffing challenges, or administrative costs that become contentious during budget discussions

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

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