HI HR149

Request the State Auditor to conduct a comprehensive performance, management, and financial audit of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and Department of Accounting and General Services regarding spending on planning, design, financing, construction, and maintenance of a new jail to replace the Oahu Community Correctional Center.

Audit must include review of accountability measures, analysis of budget expenditures and compliance with original funding purposes, examination of procurement law compliance, and a complete list of all contractors and subcontractors with dates and completion status.

Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has spent approximately $25,000,000 on planning consultants for a proposed $1,000,000,000 jail expansion project, with the department requesting an additional $30,000,000 for a request for proposals despite the last comprehensive master plan update being completed in 2003.

Auditor must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the convening of the 2026 Regular Session.

Both departments are urged to fully cooperate with the Auditor by providing all necessary records, information, and assistance requested during the audit.