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