2014-06-05 Cost of Government Commission Minutes

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analysis done and are copies available. Ms. Garson stated the County Charter mandates financial audits every year. The external auditor also does an audit when County programs receive federal funds. There are also a performance audits done by the Legislative Auditor’s office. Mr. Perry stated that Water Supply has an outside auditor that comes out with a report around February. Ms. Garson acknowledged that is the financial audit and stated the Legislative Auditor also did an audit and made recommendations. Ms. Maddox said the County website has a lot of information and was able to get a green report from the website which she took to her meeting with Human Resources. The report sparked a fair amount of conversation and they offered a lot of information when meeting with them. Ms. Maddox thanked Ms. Garson for any additional links that can be provided to help with the reports. 6. DISCUSSION REGARDING LOCATIONS/DATES/TIMES OF FUTURE MEETINGS/VIDEO CONFERENCING Ms. Maddox asked Ms. Kualii if future meetings have been scheduled. Ms. Kualii replied the June 19 meeting will be held at the Office of Aging Conference Room and no video conferencing will be available. The July 3 and July 17 meetings will be at the Puna Conference Room with videoconferencing to the Kona Council Conference Room. Ms. Maddox stated she will not be able to attend the July 3 meeting as she will be off island. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS The next meeting of the Cost of Government Commission will be held on June 19, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Office of Aging and Disability Resource Center, 1055 Kino‘ole Street, Suite 101, Hilo. 8. ADJOURNMENT Motion and Vote: Mr. Perry moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Espejo and all commissioners present voted aye. Meeting adjourned at 1:23 p.m. Respectfully submitted: /s/ Jennifer M. Kualii Jennifer M. Kualii, Secretary 4