HI HR157

Requests the Hawaii Attorney General and State Auditor to conduct a comprehensive financial, performance, and compliance audit of nonprofit organizations receiving state funds for homelessness-related services.

Audit covers nonprofits receiving Grant-in-Aid funds under HRS Chapter 42F, direct appropriations, state-administered grants, and pass-through county funding, with initial priority on City and County of Honolulu organizations.

Requires examination of fund allocation including direct client services vs. administrative overhead, executive compensation, real property acquisitions, and compliance with reporting requirements.

Mandates evaluation of performance metrics including cost per individual served, housing placement rates, housing retention at 6 and 12 months, returns to homelessness, case manager-to-client ratios, and data verification through HMIS.

Auditor must submit findings to the legislature at least 20 days before the 2027 Regular Session, including recommendations for funding restructuring, performance-based contracting, and statutory amendments.