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COUNTY OF HAWAII
STATE OF HAWAII
RESOLUTION NO.~
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR'S OFFICE TO CONDUCT A
LIMITED SCOPE PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE COUNTY OF HA WAIl'S GLASS
RECYCLING AND DIVERSION PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the County has established a Glass Recycling and Diversion Program, which
derives its funding from advanced disposal fees established by the State legislature in 1994,
pursuant to Chapter 342G, Hawaii Revised Statutes; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of December 2, 1997, the,Committee on Public Works and
Parks received written and oral testimony from the Coalition of Concerned Recyclers who asked
for an audit of the Program and raised questions about (1) the sufficiency of documentation to
prove that glass has been diverted to an on- or off-island market and (2) whether subsequent
payments were made based on complete claims and appropriate end market verification; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works concurred with the request for a review of
the Glass Recycling and Diversion Program to improve accountability and program
administration; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that a limited scope performance review of the County of
Hawaii's Glass Recycling and Diversion Program is warranted to determine whether the
payments made to the contractor are being made and documented in accordance with the
approved contract during the fiscal year 1997-98.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF
HA W All that it requests the Legislative Auditor's Office to conduct a limited scope performance
review of the County of Hawaii's Glass Recycling and Diversion Program during the fiscal year
1997-98. The scope and objectives of the performance review shall include, but may not be
limited to, the following:
1. To determine whether payments to the contractor for the glass diversion during
fiscal year 1997-98 were made in accordance with the contract(s).
2. To examine whether the Department of Public Works has taken adequate
measures to assure that the Glass Recycling and Diversion Program's purpose and
objectives have been met, particularly with respect to the legitimacy of the end-
market entity and the re-use of the glass.
3. To evaluate the adequacy of the safeguards which are in place to monitor the
terms of the contract.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislative Auditor's Office may conduct further
examination into major discrepancies or concerns that may arise during the course of the review
beyond the scope and objectives listed above.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Connie
Kiriu, Legislative Auditor; the Honorable Stephen K. Yamashiro, Mayor; and Ms. Donna Fay
Kiyosaki, Chief Engineer.
Dated at Hi1o, Hawaii, this 4th day of February, 1998.
INTRODUCED BY
YOF HAWAII
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii
ROLL CALL VOTE
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AYES NOES ADS EX
ARAKAKI X
CHUNG X
LEITHEAD-TODD X
RAY X
REYNOLDS X
SANTANGELO X
SMITH X
TYLER X
YAGONG X
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Reference C-655/PW&PC
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by the
vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the
County of Hawaii on February 4, 1998.
ArrEST:
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COUNTY CLERK' 'cllAIRMAN'& PRESIDING OFFICER
RESOLUTION NO.
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