HRS §302A-1402

Custodian of federal funds

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This section says the state finance director is in charge of federal money given to Hawaii for public schools. The director must pay out that money only as federal rules require and only after the school board (or someone it authorizes) approves the payment.

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The statute, as written — Custodian of federal funds

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

The director of finance is designated as custodian of all funds received as the state apportionment under any federal appropriations for public educational purposes and the director shall disburse the funds, pursuant to the requirements, restrictions, and regulations of the federal acts under which the funds may be provided, on vouchers approved by the board, or by any subordinate thereunto duly authorized by the board.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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