STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1627

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 689, 690

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Ninth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2017

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 689 and 690, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

State Board of Public Accountancy

G.M. No. 689	DARRYL KOMO, for a term to expire 06-30-2021; and
G.M. No. 690	CARLETON WILLIAMS, for a term to expire 06-30-2021,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Darryl Komo and Carleton Williams to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated for reappointment to the State Board of Public Accountancy.

DARRYL KOMO

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Darryl Komo from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and one individual.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Komo's background, knowledge, and proven leadership on the State Board of Public Accountancy also qualify him to be nominated for reappointment to the State Board of Public Accountancy as a licensed and actively practicing Certified Public Accountant member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Komo has been licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in Hawaii since 1977 and is a Principal at Robert H.Y. Leong & Company, CPAs, Inc., where he has worked for over thirty years.  Mr. Komo is also extremely active within his profession and has held various leadership positions in the Hawaii Association of Public Accountants and Hawaii Society of Certified Public Accountants.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Komo has been a member of the State Board of Public Accountancy since September 2013 and currently serves as the Board's Vice-Chairperson, where the insights he has gained from his years of experience in certified public accounting continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Komo be reappointed to the State Board of Public Accountancy based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

CARLETON WILLIAMS

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Carleton Williams from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Board of Directors of the Hawaii Society of Certified Public Accountants, The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division, Pineapple Tweed Public Relations & Marketing, and three individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Williams' knowledge, background, and proven leadership on the State Board of Public Accountancy also qualify him to be nominated for reappointment to the State Board of Public Accountancy as a licensed and actively practicing Certified Public Accountant member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Williams has been licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in Hawaii since 1977 and is the Founding Partner of CW Associates – A Hawaii Certified Public Accounting Corporation.  Mr. Williams also serves as a member of the Accounting Advisory Committees at the University of Hawai‘i Shidler College of Business and Kapi‘olani Community College and has held leadership positions in a variety of organizations, including the Hawaii Society of Certified Public Accountants, The Pacific Club, and The Salvation Army Honolulu Advisory Board.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Williams has served on the State Board of Public Accountancy since 2013 and his professional expertise continues to be invaluable to the deliberations of the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Williams be reappointed to the State Board of Public Accountancy based on his background, experience, and dedication to serving his community.

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

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

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair