Hawaii SB1543 aims to reduce reliance on external consultants by government agencies, ensuring transparency and cost efficiency.

Hawaii SB1543 introduces measures to reduce government agencies' reliance on external consultants, ensuring transparency and cost efficiency. The bill mandates that agencies provide justification for hiring consultants, cap spending on external consultants, seek legislative approval for contracts exceeding a certain amount, and disclose all consultant contracts. It also requires annual reports to the legislature and regular audits by the compliance audit unit to assess cost-effectiveness and compliance.

Hawaii SB1543 aims to reduce reliance on external consultants by government agencies, ensuring transparency and cost efficiency.

Hawaii SB1543 introduces measures to reduce government agencies' reliance on external consultants, ensuring transparency and cost efficiency. The bill mandates that agencies provide justification for hiring consultants, cap spending on external consultants, seek legislative approval for contracts exceeding a certain amount, and disclose all consultant contracts. It also requires annual reports to the legislature and regular audits by the compliance audit unit to assess cost-effectiveness and compliance.