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WHEREAS, Resolution No. 46-25, Draft 2, authorized OHCD to award $10,138,509.48 to nine nonprofit organizations; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 397-25 authorized OHCD to award $6,000,000 to eight nonprofit organizations; and WHEREAS, to consider extending the program beyond 2027, the Council requires a detailed understanding of the usage and effectiveness of the funds appropriated for this program, which necessitates transparent accounting and a review of data indicators; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I that it hereby requests the Office of the County Auditor to conduct a performance audit of the use of real property tax revenues appropriated for housing and homelessness that shall include: 1. A comprehensive review of OHCD and non-profit use of housing and homelessness funds; 2. An evaluation of the housing and homelessness funds' performance with respect to the strategic roadmap and data indicators; 3. A review of any capacity -building or collaborative efforts that will extend beyond the initial program timeframe; 4. A comprehensive review of compliance with Chapter 2, Article 25, of the Hawaii County Code and the terms and conditions of each grant agreement, including but not limited to public purpose requirements and conflicts of interest; and 5. Any other related criteria as determined necessary by the Auditor, concluding in a final audit report transmitted to this body. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the findings and recommendations of the audit are intended to assist the County in its management of public resources, delivery of public services, and stewardship of public trust.