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HRS §37-52.5

Reporting rules for new and existing accounts or funds

This section requires the judiciary and state departments or agencies to send reports to the legislature about accounts or funds they create or manage. New accounts or funds need a report soon after creation, and there is a regular report before each legislative session. The reports must list the reasons, money sources, and financial details.

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The statute, as written — Criteria for the establishment and continuance of administratively established accounts and funds

(a) The judiciary and any department or agency that administratively establishes any new account or fund, within thirty working days of its establishment, shall transmit a report to the legislature. The report to the legislature shall include: (1) The justification for the establishment of the account or fund; and (2) The sources of revenue for the fund. (b) The judiciary and each department or agency, at least twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session, shall submit a report to the legislature. The report shall include: (1) A list of all administratively established accounts or funds; and (2) All revenues, expenditures, encumbrances, and ending balances of each account or fund.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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