Hawaii state budget
From Sunshine Review
Hawaii state budget is run by the Department of Budget and Finance which is headed by the Director of Finance. The Director administers the State budget, develops near- and long-term financial plans and strategies for the State, and provides programs for the improvement of management and financial management of State agencies.[1]
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News
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Legislation
House Bill 122 was enacted on July 11, 2007 by the legislature without the signature of the Governor. This bill will create a searchable grant and contract sight for state expenditures over $25,000.
Government tools
The following table is helpful in evaluating the level of transparency provided by a state spending and transparency database:
| State Database | Searchability | Revenue Source | Expenditures | Contracts | Employee salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
HB 122 limits disclosure to recipients of $25,000 or more. The federal-level legislation set the same limit, so surely a single state such as Hawaii should have a lower threshold. The Legislature should act to reduce or remove this barrier.
Limitations and Suggestions for Improvements
Support for creation of the database
The National Taxpayers Union, the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste, and the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii supported transparency legislation (House Bill 122 and Senate Bill 1689.[2]
Independent transparency sites
Public employee salary information
External links
- Grassroots Institute of Hawaii
- Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance
- Hawaii government spending
- FB 2007-2009 Executive Biennium Budget
References
- ↑ Hawaii.gov, Department of Finance
- ↑ National Taxpayers Union, "Taxpayers Support Creating Grant and Contract Database in Hawaii," April 13, 2007
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