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This concurrent resolution requests the State Auditor to conduct a comprehensive management and performance audit of the University of Hawaii's Office of the Vice President for Academic Strategy, focusing on three key areas: (1) the work of Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education in developing workforce pipelines from pre-school through post-secondary education, (2) system-wide career pathway planning and alignment with state economic needs, and (3) coordination and articulation agreements between four-year universities and community colleges. The audit is specifically requested to include data collection and analysis on resource allocation, recommendations for improvements to policies and programs, and a timeline for implementing suggested changes. The resolution emphasizes the importance of evaluating the office's efficiency and effectiveness in shaping academic quality, career pathways, and workforce development. The Auditor is requested to submit the audit report to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2026 Regular Session, and certified copies of the resolution will be transmitted to key stakeholders including the Governor, University of Hawaii leadership, and the Director of Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=138&year=2025