Welcome to the Office of the Auditor

Welcome to the Office of the Auditor for the State of Hawaiʻi. Our mission is to improve government through independent and objective analyses. We provide audit reports to the Legislature and the public about how effectively state agencies are providing services and using public money, thereby keeping government transparent and accountable.

Recent Reports

24-02, Audit of the Hawai‘i State Hospital’s Implementation of the Hawai‘i Information Portal

Report No. 24-02

In Report No. 24-02, Audit of the Hawai‘i State Hospital’s Implementation of the Hawai‘i Information Portal, we found that instead of streamlining payroll processes by providing greater functionality and efficiency, the hospital created an even more labor-intensive system that still relies on the constant flow of paper.

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Department of Transportation, Highway Division

June 30, 2023 Financial Statements 

The Highways Division received an unmodified opinion that the financial statements were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

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 Department of Transportation, Highway Division

 June 30, 2023 Single Audit Report

The Highways Division received an unmodified opinion on its compliance with major federal programs in accordance with the Uniform Guidance.  The auditors from Accuity LLP reported no material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting that were required to be reported under Government Auditing Standards.  However, the auditors identified one significant deficiency in internal controls over financial reporting that is required to be reported under Government Auditing Standards.  There were no findings that were considered material weaknesses in internal control over compliance in accordance with the Uniform Guidance.

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Other Reports & Publications

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