Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Moneys Appropriated To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Pursuant To Act 279, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.
Impact
The resolution highlights concerns regarding the management and utilization of the allocated funds, especially given that a significant number of beneficiaries remain on the waitlist. Despite the intentions behind Act 279, including the establishment of a strategic plan based on beneficiary preferences, progress appears to be lagging. The resolution indicates that only a fraction of the appropriated funds has been expended effectively, raising questions about the operational efficiency of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and its adherence to reporting requirements outlined in the act.
Summary
SCR189 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution from the State of Hawaii that requests an audit of the funds allocated to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands as per Act 279 of the 2022 Session Laws of Hawaii. The resolution seeks to ensure accountability regarding the $600 million appropriated to eliminate the long-standing waitlist for housing among native Hawaiians. The Department is expected to use these funds for developing housing projects, purchasing land, and providing financial assistance to those on the waitlist, which includes over 28,700 native Hawaiian beneficiaries as of late 2024.
Contention
Debate surrounding SCR189 may focus on the effectiveness of oversight measures for state-funded initiatives, particularly those aimed at addressing the housing needs of native Hawaiians. Critics may argue that the lack of timely reporting and transparency poses risks of mismanagement, while proponents of the resolution emphasize the necessity of audits to guarantee that funds are used appropriately and that beneficiaries receive the services promised. This tension highlights the broader implications of state accountability and the challenges of effectively addressing the housing crisis faced by native Hawaiian communities.
Same As
Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Moneys Appropriated To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Pursuant To Act 279, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.
Same As
Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Moneys Appropriated To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Pursuant To Act 279, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.
Establishing A Legislative Working Group To Oversee The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands' Execution Of Funds Appropriated Pursuant To Act 279, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022, To Address The Beneficiary Waiting List.
Urging The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Notify Beneficiaries Through Beneficiary Consultation Prior To Disposing Of Hawaiian Home Lands And To Exercise Other Protections Of Beneficiary Interests.
Urging The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Notify Beneficiaries Through Beneficiary Consultation Prior To Disposing Of Hawaiian Home Lands And To Exercise Other Protections Of Beneficiary Interests.
Urging The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Notify Beneficiaries Through Beneficiary Consultation Prior To Disposing Of Hawaiian Home Lands And To Exercise Other Protections Of Beneficiary Interests.
Urging The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Notify Beneficiaries Through Beneficiary Consultation Prior To Disposing Of Hawaiian Home Lands And To Exercise Other Protections Of Beneficiary Interests.
Urging The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Notify Beneficiaries Through Beneficiary Consultation Prior To Disposing Of Hawaiian Home Lands And To Exercise Other Protections Of Beneficiary Interests.
Urging The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Notify Beneficiaries Through Beneficiary Consultation Prior To Disposing Of Hawaiian Home Lands And To Exercise Other Protections Of Beneficiary Interests.