Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HR127

Introduced
3/11/22  

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 audit is intended to address these discrepancies by evaluating how well the HIP has been integrated into the departments' practices. The resolution mandates that the Auditor provide a report, including findings and any suggestions for legislative action, to the Legislature at least twenty days before the start of the Regular Session of 2023. If the audit identifies systemic issues, it may lead to significant revisions in how the payroll system is managed, potentially impacting state payroll practices and employee satisfaction with the system.

Summary

House Resolution 127, introduced in the Thirty-first Legislature of the State of Hawaii, requests an audit of the Department of Health and Department of Public Safety regarding their implementation of the Hawaii Information Portal (HIP). This resolution stems from concerns raised about the electronic payroll system that transitioned state employees from a manual, paper-based process to a modern, software-based solution. Notably, while the transition aimed to enhance efficiency, issues such as incorrect payroll calculation have emerged, particularly affecting employees from the two departments in question.

Contention

Some points of contention surrounding this resolution involve concerns over the ability of the departments to effectively manage the new electronic payroll system and the negative experiences reported by employees. Critics of the current implementation may argue that the issues with payroll inaccuracies have resulted in a lack of trust in the system. The resolution thus not only highlights the need for accountability but also reflects a broader desire for improved services in state government operations, suggesting that without proper oversight, such modernization efforts could falter or fail to achieve their intended benefits.

Companion Bills

HI HCR127

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

Previously Filed As

HI SCR157

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Capital Improvement Program, Including Repair And Maintenance, Of The Department Of Education.

HI SCR192

Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Plant Pest Control Branch And Plant Quarantine Branch Within The Plant Industry Division Of The Department Of Agriculture.

HI SR164

Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Plant Pest Control Branch And Plant Quarantine Branch Within The Plant Industry Division Of The Department Of Agriculture.

HI HCR192

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Department Of Education's Statewide Backlog Of Capital Improvement Repair And Maintenance Projects.

HI HR172

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Department Of Education's Statewide Backlog Of Capital Improvement Repair And Maintenance Projects.

HI SCR141

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Department Of Education's Statewide Backlog Of Capital Improvement Repair And Maintenance Projects.

HI HCR50

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Operations And Management Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources' Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation.

HI HR39

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Operations And Management Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources' Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation.

HI SR170

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Department Of Education's Statewide Backlog Of Capital Improvement Repair And Maintenance Projects.

HI HCR25

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Management And Financial Audit Of The Hawaii Film And Creative Industries Development Special Fund.

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