HI SB458

Repeals Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 23-14, which required the State Auditor to conduct annual reviews of rapid transportation authorities receiving funding from state tax surcharges or transient accommodations tax revenues.

Eliminates the auditor's mandate to review authority expenditures for compliance with criteria established under section 46-16.8(e) and accounting best practices.

Removes the requirement for rapid transportation authorities and their contractors to cooperate with and assist the auditor in conducting these annual reviews.

Terminates the auditor's obligation to submit review findings and recommendations to the legislature and affected authorities prior to each regular legislative session.