REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL, PERFORMANCE, AND COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING STATE FUNDS FOR HOMELESSNESS-RELATED SERVICES.
This bill requests the Attorney General and State Auditor in Hawaii to conduct a comprehensive audit of nonprofit organizations that receive state funding for homelessness-related services. The audit will examine financial records, performance outcomes, and compliance with state laws, focusing first on organizations in Honolulu before expanding statewide. Key areas of review include how public funds are spent, executive compensation relative to program costs, housing placement success rates, and the accuracy of reported service data. The resolution aims to ensure transparency and fiscal responsibility in the use of taxpayer money for homelessness assistance programs.
Bill status
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Introduction
Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 16, 2026
Last action Mar 18, 2026
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Mar 18, 2026
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Mar 16, 2026
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Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Muraoka
RRepublican
P
Darius Kila
DDemocratic
P
Diamond Garcia
RRepublican
P
Elijah Pierick
RRepublican
P
Garner Shimizu
RRepublican
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