SSCR3154

STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3154

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 401, 402

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fifth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2010

State of Hawaii

Madam:

Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 401 and 402, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

State Board of Public Accountancy

G.M. No. 401

STEVEN R. OBERG CPA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2010; and

G.M. No. 402

STEVEN R. OBERG CPA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2014,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of this nomination from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the Mayor of the County of Kaua‘i, the Hawaii Society of Certified Public Accountants, and one private citizen. A personal statement and resume were received 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 the nominee's professional experience, commitment to public service, and proven leadership on the State Board of Public Accountancy qualify him for reappointment to the State Board of Public Accountancy. Your Committee notes that Mr. Oberg has been a licensed certified public accountant (CPA) in Hawaii since 1985 and has thirty-five years of professional experience on Kaua‘i. Your Committee further finds that this nominee has been reappointed to the State Board of Public Accountancy, where he serves as both a licensed CPA and a member in active practice, based on his knowledge, experience, 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