May 31, 2024
Congratulations to Christine Ross on becoming qualified as a Certified Construction Auditor (CCA) by the National Assocation of Construction Auditors!
Announcing Results of the 2023 National Community Survey
The results of the 2023 National Community Survey is now available! An interactive version of the report can be accessed online.
Department of Design and Construction's Implementation of the City Capital Improvement Program, Resolution 22-233
We made 6 recommendations to improve the department's oversight of the CIP process to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner.
Hanauma Bay Online Reservation System
While the reservation system has successfully facilitated new entry procedures for the bay and technically fulfills its purpose, we found that there are changes the Department of Parks and Recreation could implement to improve the reservation process, the experience for visitors, and the environmental preservation of the bay.
Follow-up: Recommendation from Report No. 20-01, Audit of DP's Process for Reviewing Building Permit Applications
The audit reviewed the 16 recommendations made to DPP in January 2020. We found 4 recommendations were completed, 2 were resolved, 5 are in-process, 1 has not start, and 4 recommendations were dropped.
Select Management Issues Impacting the City's Ability to Effectively Hire and Sustain Its Workforce
DHR and city agencies did not meet four hiring and selection performance benchmarks, but improvements were made.
Select CARES Act Programs and Expenditures
We made 5 recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness of future programs. aligning with the community's demand for transparency and accountability in public administration.
If you need assistance accessing any of our documents, please contact us at oca@honolulu.gov or call (808) 768-3134.
What's New at OCA
May 13, 2024
The Citizen-Centric Report for FY2023 has been published to our website.
April 18, 2024
The Office of the City Auditor is the proud recipient of the the 2023 Exemplary (1st Place) Knighton Award for Large Audit Shops. The award was given by the Assocation of Local Governenment Auditors (ALGA) for the Audit of Select Management Issues Impacting the City’s Ability to Effectively Hire and Sustain Its Workforce, issued in June 2023. Congratulations to the audit team: Deputy City Auditor Troy Shimasaki, Kyle Detke, and Joshua Diaz! View ALGA’s press release.
April 9, 2024
Congratulations to Christine Ross, Charisma Fojas, and Ciress Quidilla on being granted the designation of Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) by the Institute for Internal Controls!
March 6, 2024
The results of the 2023 National Community Survey is now available. Results are also available online through a version of the NCS Report on Tableau.