THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	1304
THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2021
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO CENTRAL SERVICES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. Section 26-6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:

"(b) The department shall:

(1) Preaudit and conduct after-the-fact audits of the financial accounts of all state departments to determine the legality of expenditures and the accuracy of accounts;

(2) Report to the governor and to each regular session of the legislature as to the finances of each department of the State;

(3) Administer the state risk management program;

(4) Establish and manage motor pools;

(5) Manage the preservation and disposal of all records of the State;

(6) Undertake the program of centralized engineering and office leasing services, including operation and maintenance and lease buyback processing pursuant to subsection (d) of public buildings, for departments of the State;

(7) Ensure that state facilities are managed in accordance with proper repair, maintenance, and sanitation, including the establishment and communication of sanitation procedures for the health and safety of tenants and visitors;

[(7)] (8) Undertake the functions of the state surveyor;

[(8)] (9) Establish accounting and internal control systems;

[(9)] (10) Under the direction of the chief information officer, provide centralized computer information management and processing services;

[(10)] (11) Establish a program to provide a means for public access to public information and develop an information network for state government; and

[(11)] (12) Assume administrative responsibility for the office of information practices."

SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Department of Accounting and General Services; Building Maintenance; State Facilities

Description:

Requires that the department of accounting and general services be responsible for ensuring state facilities are maintained in accordance with proper repair, maintenance, and cleanliness standards to promote the health and safety of occupants and visitors.

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