OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR
1266 Kamehameha Avenue, Suite A-1, Hilo, HI 96720 (Hilo Iron Works Building)
(808) 961-8386 | Fax: (808) 961-8905 | email: publiclao@co.hawaii.hi.us
Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards
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LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR: Colleen Schrandt
Conducts impartial financial and performance audits of County agencies, programs, and operations, responsible for procuring an independent certified public accountant to conduct a post-audit of the County’s financial transactions and assists the Council in its adoption of annual budgets. The LAO also initiates audit evaluations or special studies, either on request of the Council or on its own initiative.
MISSION STATEMENT: Hawai’i County Charter section 3-18 establishes an independent audit function within the Legislative Branch through the Office of the Legislative Auditor. It is our mission to serve the Council and citizens of Hawai’i County by promoting accountability, fiscal integrity, and openness in local government. Through performance and/or financial audits of County agencies and programs, the Office of the Legislative Auditor examines the use of public funds, evaluates operations and activities, and provides findings and recommendations to elected officials and citizens in an objective manner. Our work is intended to assist County government in its management of public resources, delivery of public services, and stewardship of public trust.
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