Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of All The Programs Within The State Historic Preservation Division Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.
The performance audit will delve into several aspects of the State Historic Preservation Division, such as staffing adequacy, the timeliness of project reviews, and the current methods for handling review submissions. It aims to evaluate if the ongoing practices align with established timeframes and to identify potential categorizations for easier project handling. In doing so, the audit seeks to shed light on the needs for potential improvements in managing the backlog of reviews and any changes that might enhance the division’s overall effectiveness.
House Resolution 89 requests the State Auditor to conduct a performance audit of all programs within the State Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources in Hawaii. The resolution highlights the division's critical role in protecting and preserving historic properties, which are significant to Hawaii's cultural heritage. It raises concerns over the division's adequacy in staffing and funding, which has been said to impede timely and effective operation of its duties and responsibilities.
The resolution also opens the floor for proposed recommendations that could lead to legislative modifications. By assessing the structural efficacy and resource availability of the division, the Auditor is tasked with offering insights into balancing the necessity of cultural and historic preservation against the evolving demands of land development in the state. The intent is to ensure that historic sites receive adequate scrutiny and protection while enabling state developmental objectives to advance sustainably.