2011-01-AU Limited Scope Performance Audit of the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Facilities Asset Management

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Chapter 2: DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CHAPTER 2 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATION PARKS MAINTENANCE DIVISION RECREATION DIVISION Hawaii County Code section 2-53 establishes the powers and authority of the Department of Parks and Recreation as follows: The department of parks and recreation shall be responsible for all public parks, recreational facilities and playgrounds in the County, owned by the County or in its possession or control, together with all equipment, supplies, and paraphernalia used in connection with them. The department shall care for the recreational needs in the County and provide such organized and supervised games and recreation as may be conducive to the mental, physical and moral development of the people of the County. Wherever and whenever feasible, the department shall use public school property and buildings by agreement with the State department of education to the extent that such property and buildings may be adaptable and available for use in County recreational programs and purposes. This limited scope performance audit examines the Parks and Recreation Administration, Parks Maintenance Division, and Recreation Division in the performance of their duties within their respective scopes of authority in achieving the goals for facilities, fiscal responsibility, and safety set forth in the Department of Parks and Recreation 2004-2009 Strategic Plan. The following Department mission statement and Division program descriptions are contained in the County's FY2011-2012 Proposed Operating Budget: Mission Statement: To provide a wide array of services for the public with excellence, integrity and aloha. Administration: The Parks & Recreation Administration provides organizational support services to all the divisions/sections and bands to achieve the development and implementation of the department's mission. Parks Maintenance Division: The Parks Maintenance Division maintains neighborhood parks, beach parks, playgrounds, ball fields, and other recreational facilities; undertakes construction, repairs and renovation projects for buildings, equipment and grounds; operates a plant nursery to support landscaping and beautification projects; operates a storeroom for departmental maintenance supplies. Recreation Division: The Recreation Division plans, conducts, arranges or promotes organized recreation, athletics, crafts and other leisure time activities for all age groups at recreation centers and facilities throughout the County of Hawaii. 5