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SCR 114

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICE TO CONDUCT SEMIANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND MANAGEMENT AUDITS OF THE DEPARTMENT AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 4 co-sponsors

Hawaii requests DOE establish internal audits of departmental operations semiannually to improve accountability and identify operational or financial issues.

Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 856).
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Bill Summary · SCR 114

Legislative bill overview

SCR 114 requests that Hawaii's Department of Education establish its Internal Audit Office to conduct semiannual performance and management audits of the department and its attached agencies. This is a non-binding resolution that directs the DOE to implement regular, twice-yearly independent audits of departmental operations and affiliated organizations.

Why is this important

Regular internal audits create accountability mechanisms that can identify operational inefficiencies, financial mismanagement, and compliance issues within Hawaii's education system. Given the DOE's size and complexity, semiannual audits could help ensure taxpayer funds are used effectively and that schools operate according to established standards.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation: Establishing and maintaining an Internal Audit Office requires dedicated funding and staffing; critics may question whether these resources should instead go directly to classroom instruction
  • Audit scope and independence: Questions about whether an internal audit office can truly operate independently from DOE leadership, or whether external audits would be more credible
  • Implementation timeline and feasibility: Semiannual audits across the entire DOE system is resource-intensive; concerns exist about whether the office can conduct thorough audits that frequently without compromising quality

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

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