HI SCR29

Request the State Auditor to conduct a comprehensive audit of the University of Hawaii's activities related to Mauna Kea management and operations.

Audit the Office of Mauna Kea Management's financial records, including revenues, expenditures, the lands management special fund, commercial tour operations, and University of Hawaii at Hilo appropriations for 2010-2017.

Audit the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii's performance regarding Mauna Kea observatory support services, grants, revenues, expenditures, and personnel funding, with evaluation of operational efficiency and best practices.

Audit the University of Hawaii system's legal affairs office regarding research and training revolving fund revenues and expenditures since 2010, and patents for scientific technologies from observatories and the Institute for Astronomy.

Audit the organizational management structure and efficiency of all governmental and non-governmental agencies with jurisdictional authority over Mauna Kea, with findings due to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2020 Regular Session.