Audit
Office of the Auditor, State of Hawaii
OAH
80/100
Summary
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The Hawaii State Auditor is appointed by a majority vote of the combined membership of both houses of the Legislature to an eight-year term, and the position is established in the state constitution. This provides substantial structural independence.
Independence Scorecard
80/100
Moderate
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Supermajority legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 8 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Hawaii Constitution, Article VII, Section 10 (Auditor); Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 23
- Citation
- Haw. Const. art. VII, § 10; Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 23-1 to 23-13
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
State agencies, programs, and funds; special studies as directed by the Legislature