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Mayor
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Lee E. Lord
Managing Director
Robert H. Command
Deputy Managing Director
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December 8, 2020" `
Honorable Chair Maile David~
And Members of the Hawaii County Council
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street r�
Hilo, HI 06720
Dear Chair David and Members of the Hawaii County Council:
It is my pleasure to submit for your confirmation the appointment of Deanna S. Sako as
Finance Director for the County of Hawaii Finance Department, pursuant to Section
6-6.2 of the Hawaii County Charter. This appointment was effective at 12:00 noon on
Monday, December 7, 2020.
Ms. Sako has been the Finance Director of Hawaii County since 2017. She started at the
County of Hawaii as an Accountant for the Department of Parks and Recreation before
later moving over to the Finance Department as a Controller and later Deputy Finance
Director. Prior to working for the County of Hawaii, Ms. Sako spent 12 years of her career as
an auditor for various government entities, including the County of Hawai `i.
Ms. Sako will serve a term co -terminus with my tenure, which will end on December 2, 2024.
Pursuant to Rule 5(6) (g) of the Rules of Procedures and Organization of the Council of the
County of Hawaii, we respectfully request a waiver of nomination through committee so
that it may be considered by the full County Council on December 23, 2020.
Thank you for your favorable consideration of this appointment. If you have any questions
about this matter, please feel free to call me.
With Aloha,
Mitchell D. Roth Council Action Due By: February 5, 2021
Mayor Last Council Meeting: February 3, 2021
Attachment Comm. No. J�
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County of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Deanna S. Sako
Relevant Work Experience:
County of Hawaii, September 1999 to present:
Director, Department of Finance, January 2015 to December 2016, October 2017 to present:
Deputy Director, Department of Finance, December 2008 to December 2014, December 2016 to September
2017:
Duties include overseeing the nine divisions under Finance: Accounts, Budget, Internal Control, Property
Management, Purchasing, Risk Management, Real Property Tax, Treasury, and, Vehicle Registration and
Licensing, in addition to administrative .staff. Participated in budget preparation and presentation during
very difficult economic times. Participated in bond rating presentations and preparation for issuance of
general obligation bonds. Provided assistance to departments regarding a variety of finance matters.
Controller, Department of Finance, March 2001 to December 2008:
Duties include annual preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (received GFOA
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting each year); oversee preparation of
County -wide monthly financial statements; oversee County -wide accounts payable and payroll operations;
oversee conversion of accounting system from WANG to Eden; resolve various issues with the
departments; prepare reports as necessary for the Mayor and County Council; report to the Director of
Finance.
Accountant III, Department of Parks and Recreation, September 1999 to February 2001:
Duties include analyzing and compiling the annual departmental budget, preparation of the Parks and
Recreation Administration's budget; review of monthly trial balances for the ,department and preparation of
reports as necessary; processing transfers of funds and adjustments as necessary; supervising accounting
staff in the payroll and purchasing programs; maintain computerized accounting program for the
department; supervise and train staff in computer use; maintain departmental inventory; serve as the
departmental computer liaison; prepare quarterly reports and the related paperwork for Federal grant
recipients.
Deloitte & Touche LLP, August 1987 to May 1999:
Audit and Office Manager, August 1993 to May 1999. Promoted to Senior Manager in 1997. Assigned to
Hilo office. Duties included overseeing all Hilo office audits, reviews, compilation and bookkeeping
engagements; overseeing tax department and administrative personnel; general and administrative duties to
keep the office running smoothly; various special client projects as assigned; and practice development
duties. Served on both the County of Hawaii and County of Maui audits.
Audit Senior Accountant, August 1990 to August 1993. Assigned to Honolulu and Maui offices. Duties
included supervising staff assigned to audit engagements and insuring the audit is completed in an accurate
and efficient manner.
Audit Staff Accountant, August 1987 to August 1990. Assigned to Honolulu office. Duties included
assisting seniors, as well as in -charging, various audit engagements.
Education and Professional Credentials:
Certified Public Accountant, License (expiration date 12/31/21).
Master of Accounting Science, University of Illinois at Champaign -Urbana, August 1987.
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science/Accounting, Wartburg College, May 1986.
Diploma, Molokai High School, June 1982, Valedictorian.
Other:
Manager of the Year, County of Hawaii, 2004
Small Business Accountant Advocate of the Year, Island of Hawaii, 1997
Athena Award winner, 1996