CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, October 15, 2017 By: Don S. Guzman Maui County residents are fortunate to enjoy the use of public recreational facilities such as pools, tennis courts and ball fields at relatively no cost. It has been the position of county government to recognize these facilities as a critical […]
In July, the Maui County Council adopted Resolution 17-117, which authorizes performance and fiscal audits of the Department of Transportation. Resolution 17-117, AUTHORIZING THE COUNCIL CHAIR TO CONTRACT FOR PERFORMANCE AND FISCAL AUDITS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Performance and Fiscal Audits of the Department of Transportation September 26, 2017: RFP-17-176 October […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, June 25, 2017 By: MIKE WHITE Time and time again, the public sees news headlines about the county’s Department of Public Works’ Highways Division. An investigation was launched following allegations of improprieties in May 2015 relating to the infamous commercial kitchen at the Wailuku baseyard, and is […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in the Maui News, June 18, 2017 By: MIKE WHITE The topic of county-issued purchasing cards, also known as pCards, is once again in the news. With what started as an unauthorized commercial kitchen in 2015 has evolved into a federal lawsuit that alleges improper pCard spending and other inappropriate and […]
In early May, the Maui County Council adopted Resolution 17-78, which authorizes a management and performance audit of the Department of Fire and Public Safety. Resolution 17-78, AUTHORIZING THE COUNCIL CHAIR TO CONTRACT FOR A PERFORMANCE AND FISCAL AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND PUBLIC SAFETY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: A Performance and Fiscal Audit […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in The Maui News, May 21, 2017 By MIKE WHITE On Friday, the council approved on first reading the fiscal year 2018 budget. Final reading is scheduled for May 30 and if passed, will advance to the mayor. The new budget will take effect on July 1. There were many challenges […]
CHAIR’S 3 MINUTES Published in The Maui News, April 23, 2017 By MIKE WHITE On Tuesday, an audit of the Old Wailuku Post Office Rehabilitation Project was released by the county auditor who noted “clearly, something went wrong.” The 56-page report highlighted how the administration made many missteps and managed the project with the least […]
For immediate release: March 9, 2016 Press release by: Riki Hokama, Chair Budget and Finance Committee Maui County Council Administration’s estimate of waste-to-energy net cost off by $35 million WAILUKU, Hawaii – An audit of the county’s Solid Waste Division reveals the county’s 20-year waste-to-energy contract is projected to cost $1.7 million per year more […]
Published in The Maui News, March 6, 2016 By MIKE WHITE, for The Maui News March is shaping up to be a busy month for the Maui County Council. The council will have a special meeting in Lanai City this coming Saturday, followed by a regular council meeting on Friday. Saturday’s special council meeting will consider […]
PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE SOLID WASTE DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT March 9, 2016: Audit by CB&I Environmental and Infrastructure, Inc., Review & Assessment of the Solid Waste Division The Office of Council Services, on behalf of the Maui County Council, commissioned this study to assess and evaluate the Solid Waste Management Division (SWD). The study was commissioned as the result […]
