HRS §225M-4
State agencies must check spending with planning office
State agencies that get money for planning and research must talk to the planning office first. This makes sure the money is spent in line with the Hawaii state plan. The governor can hold back the money until satisfied.
state agencies
The statute, as written — Allocation of funds
Any of the agencies of the State to which general or special appropriations are made, or a part of whose budget contains an allocation, or which makes an allocation of funds for planning and research, shall consult with the office of planning and sustainable development to ensure that all expenditures are in accordance with, or in furtherance of the goals and objectives of the Hawaii state plan. After first consulting with the director of business, economic development, and tourism, the governor may withhold the expenditure of these funds by any agency until the governor is satisfied that the expenditures will implement those goals and objectives.
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