2022-01 Department of Human Resources Hiring Practices Follow-up

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■ Conci usion Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. The County does not discriminate in employment, provisions of services, and access to programs and facilities in accordance with federal and state laws. It is the policy of the County to ensure hiring departments are filling all civil service positions with the most suitable applicants available for the position based on the merit principle using fair and uniformly administered procedures. We commend the Department of Human Resources for their commitment to the impartial selection of individuals for public services by means of competitive tests which are fair, objective, and practical in serving the people of Hawaii County. We also thank the department for their post audit progress report on hiring practices. See Attachments 1 — 1.5. In closing, we welcome County employees and members of the public to address concerns over the misuse of County resources or position through our fraud and whistleblower hotlines. Often, the improper use of government resources or positions is discovered thanks to employees and the public. Submit confidential tips to deter improper conduct by: Fraud and waste hotline: (808) 480-8213 Whistleblower hotline: (808) 480-8279 Email: concern(@-hawaiicountygov Fax: (808) 961-8905 Mail: Office of the County Auditor, 120 Pauahi St., 309 Hilo, HI 96720 To access complaints directory, visit: https://www.hawaiicounty gov/departments/office-of-the-county-auditor/whistleblower Submit a claim: https://www.hawaiicounty gov/our-county/legislative/office-of-the-county- auditor/inquiry-and-complaint/intake-form 17 1 Conclusion