HB1446

Hawaii HB1446 mandates a forensic audit of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's spending on a new jail project and seeks to reduce.

Hawaii HB1446 requires the Office of the Auditor to conduct a comprehensive forensic audit of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Department of Accounting and General Services regarding spending related to the planning, design, financing, construction, and maintenance of a new jail to replace the Oahu Community Correctional Center. The audit must review accountability measures, analyze budget expenditures, and examine the project's scope. The audit report, including any proposed legislation, must be submitted to the legislature by July 1, 2025.