Hawaii House Bill HCR127

Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/11/22
• Refer: 3/14/22

Caption

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Department Of Health And Department Of Public Safety's Implementation Of The Hawaii Information Portal.

Impact

The proposed audit is aimed at identifying and resolving the issues related to the miscalculation of payroll and leave time. A thorough examination of the HIP's implementation is expected to provide insights that could lead to improvements in processing employee data within these departments. By enhancing the efficiency of this system, the state can better ensure that employees are paid accurately and in a timely manner, which is essential for maintaining staff morale and operational functionality.

Summary

HCR127 is a House Concurrent Resolution from the Thirty-first Legislature of Hawaii that requests an audit of the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) concerning their implementation of the Hawaii Information Portal (HIP). The resolution acknowledges the transition from a paper-based to a paperless payroll system which began in 2018, and notes that by early 2019, all state employees had been moved to the new electronic system. However, the resolution highlights that issues have arisen with this transition, particularly with payroll and leave time calculations reported by employees of the DOH and DPS.

Contention

While the resolution seeks to address significant administrative issues, some may argue about the implications of increased transparency and scrutiny on state operations. The necessity of such audits may be debated, as proponents see audits as essential for accountability and improvement, while detractors may view them as potentially disruptive or as an indication of systemic failures in government operations. Nonetheless, the resolution indicates an acknowledgment of existing problems and a willingness to pursue solutions through legislative channels.