HRS §96-15
When the ombudsman can report agency misconduct
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗If the ombudsman thinks an agency worker may have done something wrong or broken a duty, the ombudsman can tell the right authorities about it. The ombudsman does not have to tell the worker first. This section only covers that referral step.
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The statute, as written — Misconduct by agency personnel
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.
If the ombudsman has a reasonable basis to believe that there may be a breach of duty or misconduct by any officer or employee of an agency, the ombudsman may refer the matter to the appropriate authorities without notice to that person.
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