HI HCR106

Request the State Auditor to conduct a performance audit of the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation due to long-standing public concerns about the division's management and operations.

Auditor shall review statutory requirements for managing 21 small boat harbors, 54 launching ramps, 13 offshore mooring areas, 10 designated ocean water areas, 108 ocean recreation management areas, and associated navigation aids and public beach easements.

Auditor shall examine the division's communication with the boating community, interpretation and enforcement of administrative rules, and response to complaints regarding employee misconduct and ethics violations.

Auditor shall assess capital improvement project needs and funding, including identifying current project needs, estimated costs, funding adequacy, and the division's prioritization methodology.

Auditor shall report findings and recommendations to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2019 Regular Session convenes.