2009-01-AU Follow-up Review of the 2006 Audit of the Department of Environmental Management's Recycling and Diversion Grants Program

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RECOMMENDATIONS - GENERAL FINDINGS An evaluation of legislative or governmental authority available to the County for contract enforcement purposes. DEM Response The ISWMP scope of work was designed around the HRS §342G and is limited to that chapter. LAO Follow -Up If so, DEM should develop, communicate, and implement standardized policies, procedures, and safeguards in consultation with the Finance Department and Corporation Counsel. • Incorporation of public input into plan development and participation in future recycling and diversion programs and technologies. DEM Response The ISWMP has designed into the scope of work, a number of opportunities for public input and is designed around maximizing the public input to reflect the needs of the public. LAO Follow -up It is unclear whether this recommendation can be fully addressed within the Updated ISWMP, since an overall "working plan" may need to include certain internal organizational issues, personnel schedules, and departmental controls. If so, DEM should identify these respective components and develop separate action plans. In addition to referring the ISWMP Update to the Council for approval or amendment, DEM should continue to regularly update the Council as to the status of implementation of the ISWMP. General Findings Recommendation #3 We recommend that DEM evaluate areas of possible risk and exposure and develop and implement written policies and procedures to reduce said risk and exposure. • Consult with the Finance Department and Corporation Counsel on development of a risk management policy to limit the County's exposure to governmental sanctions and civil liabilities. DEM Response This recommendation should be pursued by Finance Department and Corporation Counsel as it will affect all County Departments, not just DEM. LAO Follow -Up Agreed. However, DEM will need to cooperate with the Finance Department and Corporation Counsel in order for the County to properly assess and address risk management in its solid waste management programs.