Bill > HB1424

This bill addresses concerns about budget allocation and spending transparency in Hawaii's government by requiring the Director of Finance to submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing fund transfers between positions and operating expenses. Specifically, the bill responds to a high vacancy rate of approximately 24% in civil service positions (4,085 vacancies as of December 2024) and the executive branch's significant budget request of $3,600,000,000 for over 50,000 positions. The annual report must identify positions funded by operating expense appropriations, operating expenses funded by position appropriations, and list any departments that failed to provide necessary information. The purpose of this legislation is to increase legislative oversight and ensure that funds appropriated by the legislature are used for their intended purposes, providing greater accountability in government spending. The bill will take effect immediately upon approval and adds a new section to Chapter 37 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, mandating the Director of Finance to submit this detailed report within 60 days of the end of each fiscal year.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Labor and Employment

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1424&year=2025