Hawaii Senate Bill SR97

Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/10/23
• Refer: 3/15/23

Caption

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit On The Department Of Transportation's Pali Highway Resurfacing.

Impact

By authorizing the auditor to examine the project, the resolution aims to shed light on the project's status and the management decisions made by the Department of Transportation. This move represents an effort to enhance transparency and ensure that public funds are being utilized effectively. The outcomes of the audit may influence future policies regarding oversight and accountability in construction projects funded by the state.

Summary

Senate Resolution 97 requests an audit by the auditor on the Pali Highway resurfacing project managed by the Department of Transportation. The resolution highlights concerns over the project, originally set to be completed in December 2020, which remains unfinished as of now, with only about seventy-five percent completion reported. The ongoing lane closures and uneven road conditions have affected commuters, prompting calls for accountability in public infrastructure projects.

Contention

While the resolution aims to provide a clear picture of the Pali Highway resurfacing project, it may also raise questions about the handling of state resources and project management within the Department of Transportation. Potential contention could arise concerning the findings of the audit and whether it reveals mismanagement or simply delays attributed to unforeseen circumstances. The resolution's intent to involve the auditor indicates a proactive approach, but it also opens a pathway for scrutiny of state departments.