Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HR27

Introduced
2/24/23  
Refer
3/3/23  
Report Pass
3/30/23  
Refer
3/30/23  
Report Pass
4/5/23  

Caption

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.

Impact

The decision to initiate a performance audit reflects significant community unease regarding the Division's management, effectiveness, and communication with boating communities. There have been repeated complaints about the Division's consistency in enforcing regulatory rules and addressing management issues, which affects public trust. The audit aims to ensure that government resources are used wisely and in compliance with existing statutes, rules, and policies, potentially leading to improved practices within the Division.

Summary

House Resolution 27 (HR27) requests 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. The Division is responsible for managing the state's small boat harbors and associated facilities, enforcing boating safety laws, regulating commercial activities, and overseeing permits for ocean recreation events. HR27 underscores the need for accountability and effectiveness in managing these critical resources amidst growing public concerns over the Division's performance.

Contention

Historically, previous audits have identified mismanagement as a recurring problem within the Division. The need for strategic plans to tackle ongoing issues has been highlighted in past reports, illustrating that these concerns are not new. The proposed performance audit could either validate or address long-standing critiques from the community, which urgency underscores the importance of transparency and effective governance at the state level. The findings of this audit, due to be reported by 2025, may lead to legislative changes or reforms aimed at enhancing the efficacy of the Division's operations.

Companion Bills

HI HCR25

Same As 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.

Previously Filed As

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 SCR225

Urging The Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Use Job Order Contracting For Boating And Ocean Recreation Facility Maintenance And Repair.

HI SR201

Urging The Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Use Job Order Contracting For Boating And Ocean Recreation Facility Maintenance And Repair.

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 HCR78

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Review Of The Potential Impacts Of Licensure And Regulation Of Certain Human Resources Management Personnel.

HI HR63

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Review Of The Potential Impacts Of Licensure And Regulation Of Certain Human Resources Management Personnel.

HI SCR157

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

HI SCR169

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Program Audit Of The State's Child Protective Services System.

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