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William P. Kenai William T. Takaba
Mayor Managing Director
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Walter K.M. Luau
County of H a i' I Deputy Managing Director
891 Hlulani Street Hilo, I-lawai`i 96720-3982 (808) 961-8211 • Fax (808) 961-6553
KONA: 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103 • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
(808) 329-5226 Fax (808) 326-5663
December 16, 2008 o
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The Honorable J Yoshimoto .0n
And Members of the County Council f- Vri J-'
County of Hawaii.
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
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Dear Chairman Yoshimoto and Members, `
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It is my pleasure to submit for your confirmation the appointment of Nancy Crawford as County
of Hawaii Director of Finance, pursuant to the charter of the County of Hawaii. This
appointment was effective at noon on December 1, 2008.
Ms. Crawford has been Deputy Finance Director from July 2001 to December 1, 2008. Prior to
that, she was business manager for the County of Hawaii Department of Public Works from July
1997 to July 2001.
Ms. Crawford will serve a term co-terminus with my tenure, which will end December 3, 2012.
Thank you for your favorable consideration of this appointment. If you have any questions about
this matter, please feel free to.call me.
Aloha,
William P. Kenai
MAYOR
Attachment
;Council Action Due By: '_February 16, 2009
Last Council Meeting: February 3, 2009
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County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Ref, To. Ref. Date j 2
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NANCY E CRAWFORD
942 KUMUKOA STREET
HILO, HI 96720
808-934-0057
ncrawford@co.hawaii.hi.us
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position within the County in which I can best contribute to the goals
of the administration and continue to promote quality customer service, fiscal prudence and
productivity.
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE:
County of Hawaii, Department of Finance 7/01- Present
Deputy Finance Director
Assist the Director in the oversight and administration of eight divisions within the
department, and supervise the human relations staff. Respond to taxpayer and employee
complaints, requests for information from reporters, and requests of the Mayor or County
Council. Formulate policies and procedures for department and county-wide operations.
Provide assistance to departments in areas of procurement and other financial operations.
J Participate in budget preparation and presentation. Specific activities include co-chairing a
CIP committee to facilitate project prioritization, coordinate projects and funding, and
serving as committee liaison to the Mayor. Led the team that procured, implemented and
continues to support the County's first fiscal enterprise software system from an outside
vendor. Assisted in the re-organization of the Real Property Tax division and the
development of the new Vehicle Registration and Licensing division. Currently involved in
the potential creation of several community.facilities districts to fund expedited
construction of public facilities without incurring additional County debt. Chair the
Accounts Receivable Collection Committee, facilitating action on past due receivables and
developing related policies and guidelines.
County of Hawaii, Department of Public Works 7/95-7/01
Business Manager (4 yrs)
Responsible for planning, directing and administering the department's financial affairs
including all fiscal, contracting and personnel matters. Formulated policies and
procedures for business, financial and personnel matters. Planned and directed the
compilation of accounting data and preparation of reports for department administrators
and other departments or agencies. Coordinated, reviewed and submitted the
department's annual budget. Directed the preparation of service and construction
contracts in compliance with state and federal regulations. Coordinated the
implementation of a department-wide computer network system.
Accountant IV (.5 yrs)
Accountant 1 (1.5 yrs)
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Nancy Crawford
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HPM Building Supply 4/94.7/95
Accountant
Mercy Medical Center - Durango, CO 3/92-11/93 & 9/79-1/90
Controller (3 yrs)
Responsible for general accounting department, payroll and accounts payable.
Responsible for all accounting and statistical records and preparation of financial
statements and reports. Prepared Medicare and Medicaid Cost Reports and collected data
for federal reporting. Planned and coordinated all independent and government audits.
Assisted in budget preparation. Responsible for various annual reports and questionnaire
responses to outside agencies.
Staff Accountant (4 yrs)
Other
Wilson, Stangby & Co., CPAs- Durango, CO 1/90-6/91
Accountant
Broad range of public accounting functions including tax return preparation and
processing, audit field work and financial statement preparation, and bookkeeping. Served
as software support technician for MAS/90 accounting package.
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Licensed CPA -1991
Fort Lewis College- Accounting program 5/84-4/87
University of Colorado - BA Psychology 1974
REFERENCES:
William Takaba Roy Takemoto Roberta Chu
Director of Finance Executive Assistant Senior Vice President
County of Hawaii Office of Management and Island Manager- Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street, County of Hawaii Bank of Hawaii
Hilo, HI 96720 25 Aupuni Street PO Box 305
808-961-8234 Hilo, HI 96720 Hilo, HI 96720
808-961-8281 808-933-6791