HI HB105

Requires the state auditor to conduct management and financial audits of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism's out-of-state offices at least every two years beginning July 1, 2011.

Auditor may contract with third parties to conduct audits, with costs reimbursed by the department.

Auditor must submit audit reports with recommendations to the legislature no later than twenty days before each regular session following each audit.

Repeals exemptions from state laws relating to audit and accounting (Chapter 40), compensation (Chapter 77), and real property acquisition (Section 171-30) for out-of-state offices.

Requires initial appointment of exempt employees for out-of-state offices to not exceed three years, with department submitting requests for legislative approval before continuing positions.