Communications, Reports, and Council Oversight Committee Regular Session
The committee discussed an audit follow-up regarding nonprofit grants for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, leading to the closure of the file. Additionally, the committee received a presentation regarding the Hawaii Cesspool Prioritization Tool and the Act 217 Sewer Expansion Overlay, which detailed state-wide sewer expansion feasibility, cost modeling, and prioritization strategies for cesspool conversions.
Sep 15, 2026·Board meeting
Communications, Reports, and Council Oversight Committee Committee Meeting
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The committee reviewed a quarterly affordable housing report and received a presentation on 'Project Wao,' an initiative focused on indigenous land use, watershed stewardship, and climate adaptation planning. Additionally, the committee discussed a follow-up audit of the Department of Environmental Management's abandoned vehicle program, which reported on the implementation status of previous audit recommendations, including improvements to personal protective equipment usage, community outreach, and operational procedures.
Jul 22, 2026·Board meeting
Communications, Reports, and Council Oversight Committee Meeting
The committee reviewed the audit plan for fiscal year 2026-2027, which includes ongoing audits of the Office of Housing and Community Development and wastewater division projects. Additionally, the meeting featured an overview of the Community Facilities District (CFD) process, detailing the formation requirements, the use of special tax districts to finance public infrastructure through bonds, and the associated benefits for the county, developers, and the community.
Jul 7, 2026·Board meeting
Communications, Reports, and Council Oversight Committee Committee Meeting
The committee meeting covered the review of the County Auditor's quality control system, which resulted in a positive peer review outcome. Discussion included the quarterly affordable housing report and a follow-up audit regarding affordable housing credits, which confirmed the completion of six out of seven previous recommendations and highlighted the effectiveness of a new dashboard tool. Additionally, the committee addressed the compliance review for Waiwai nonprofit grants.
