OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS FINANCES UNDER SUSPICION
Legislators Hold Hearing For Start Of Special Audit
Honolulu Star-Bulletin - Thursday, March 27, 2008
The state Legislature is considering a special audit of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs because of questions about whether the agency "is adequately managing its affairs and financial resources...."
Both Republicans and Democrats said OHA is facing more questions because of its aggressive advertising campaign for Kau Inoa, the native Hawaiian registration program, and forming limited-liability companies for projects.
"I have asked questions for years about their expenses for lobbying and Kau Inoa and have always been stonewalled," complained Sen. Sam Slom (R, Diamond Head-Hawai`i Kai).
"You have former and present trustees who can't find out where the information is and where the money is going.
"Too many people think they are feathering their own nest and doing well by doing good for themselves.
"Let's find out," Slom said....
