Report Title:

Elections; Auditor

 

Description:

Requires the Auditor to conduct an audit of the office of elections.

 


THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

1168

TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE, 2009

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 


     SECTION 1.  Chapter 23, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new part to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"Part

ELECTIONS AUDIT

     §23‑    Audit of office of elections.  (a)  The auditor shall biennially, following each general election, conduct a performance audit of the office of elections, established under section 11-1.5, to review and evaluate:

     (1)  The efficiency and effectiveness of the office of elections in the most recent general election;

     (2)  Compliance with procurement procedures under chapter 103D by the office of elections in the most recent general election; and

     (3)  Compliance with procedures for certification of the results of an election under section 11-155.

     (b)  The auditor shall report on findings and recommendations to the legislature, no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session held in odd‑numbered years."

     SECTION 2.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

 

INTRODUCED BY:

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