STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1169

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 492

 

 

 

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fifth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2009

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 492, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

State Board of Public Accountancy

 

G.M. No. 492

STEVEN R. OBERG CPA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2010,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of this nominee from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hawaii Society of Certified Public Accountants, and one private citizen.  Your Committee received a written statement and resume from the nominee.  Written testimony presented to the Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that this nominee has worked in the field of public accounting for thirty years, has been licensed as a certified public accountant for twenty-three years, and is currently the owner of a small accounting firm.  Your Committee finds that, in addition to his professional experience, this nominee also has demonstrated a commitment to public service through active participation on the Kauai Community College Business Education Advisory Board.  Your Committee notes that the Board of Public Accountancy has not had a representative from Kauai for at least the past decade.  Your Committee finds that it is important that the Board's membership include representatives from neighbor islands and small businesses in order to fairly represent the profession of public accountancy in this State.  Finally, your Committee finds that this nominee has been appointed based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection,

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair