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GOEAC-92 Page 2 January 22, 2026 <br />Committee Member James E. Hustace said that the timing of this audit is critical. Member Hustace <br />asked what the strategic roadmap language is that was mentioned in the resolution? Member Kimball <br />replied that shortly after this fund was created by the Council a resolution was passed that required <br />OHCD to create a strategic roadmap plan. She said that OHCD can circulate that document for review <br />before the next meeting for those that were not familiar with it. <br />Committee Member Michelle M. Galimba mentioned the SAS Services study that was recently done <br />with various recommendations. Member Galimba said that OHCD has moved on some of the <br />recommendations and is wondering how they will interact with one another as there is overlap. Member <br />Kimball answered that the intention with this resolution is to get a little deeper into those <br />recommendations and provide an evaluation of the effectiveness and the impact of County funding on <br />this program, including whether or not to continue this program, and if not, where else the funding could <br />go to benefit community. Ms. McAdam added that she would be looking at the differences between the <br />SAS Services report and the roadmap and any changes that have been made. <br />Committee Chair Jenn Kagiwada asked if the audit will be including all three rounds of funding. <br />Ms. McAdam asked if that was included in the resolution and that they could do that if it was their <br />intention. Member Kimball said that it should include all fiscal aspects of the program, as it is a <br />comprehensive review. Chair Kagiwada agreed that this meant all the funding. <br />Chair Kagiwada said there had been concerns in the past about favoritism within the grant awardees, and <br />it would be helpful to see the selection criteria OHCD used to keep things consistent. Ms. McAdam said <br />the audit would include that. <br />Chair Kagiwada asked OHCD when they would anticipate needing to know what would be occurring <br />with this program potentially continuing. Ms. Mercado said that at least enough time to figure out <br />staffing and that she'd have to look at other timing deadlines they are up against. She said she would get <br />back to them with a more detailed timeline. Chair Kagiwada requested that it be brought to the attention <br />of the Council if it appears that they aren't going to receive the audit and have an opportunity for <br />deliberation before OHCD needs to begin looking at funding for the next cycle. Chair Kagiwada <br />suggested that there could be a temporary extension of the funding beyond 2027 while the audit is <br />concluded, if needed, to allow OHCD to continue issuing funding without disruption of services. <br />Member Onishi said that when this funding mechanism was created, the legislation was about the <br />funding and was not detailed on how this program was to be created. He stated that he believes that <br />OHCD set the formatting. Ms. Mercado said yes, the strategic roadmap fell under the purview of OHCD. <br />Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs is in accord with the purpose and <br />intent of Resolution No. 445-*1 and recommends its adoption. <br />slm <br />AYES <br />NOES <br />ABS <br />EX <br />GALIMBA <br />X <br />HUSTACE <br />X <br />INABA <br />X <br />KAGIWADA <br />X <br />KANEALI°I-KLEINFELDER <br />X <br />KIERKIEWICZ <br />X <br />KIMBALL <br />X <br />ONISHI <br />X <br />VH.LEGAS <br />I X <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL <br />OPERATIONS AND <br />EXTERNAL AFFAIRS <br />NN KAGWkDA, CHAIR <br />GOEAC REPORT NO.: 92 <br />ADOPTED: FEB 0 4 2026 <br />