Briefing to Address Oversight, Accountability, and Transparency at the UH System Continues

Honolulu –  The Senate Special Committee on Accountability will continue its informational briefing on the oversight, accountability, and transparency of the operational and financial management of the University of Hawaii System, including but not limited to the University of Hawaii’s Athletics Department on Tuesday, October 2 at 1 p.m. in the State Capitol’s room 211.

University of Hawaii Chancellor Tom Apple, Stan Sheriff Center Manager Rich Sheriff, University of Hawaii Board of Regents Vice Chairs James Lee and Carl Carlson and University of Hawaii Board of Regent Coralie Matayoshi were invited to testify before the committee.   An invitation to attend the briefing was also sent to Bob Peyton.

“At this briefing, we will continue where we left off on September 24 and we expect to gain some insight into the University’s budget policy.  We hope to learn many aspects about the budget, including how the outsourcing of services, such as legal counsel and public relations, and contract buyouts impact UH’s overall budget,” said Senator Donna Mercado Kim, chair of the Senate Special Committee on Accountability.

The informational briefing may be viewed on Olelo Channel  52 on Oahu. Neighbor Island viewers may consult their local community television station for broadcast and rebroadcast information:

• Kauai:  Ho’ike Community Television (http://www.hoike.org), phone (808) 246-1556 (no web-streaming)
• Maui:   Akaku:  Maui Community Television ( www.akaku.org), phone (808) 871-5554 (web-streaming available).
• Big Island: Na Leo O Hawaii (www.naleo.tv), phone (808) 935-8874 (Hilo) or (808) 329-9617 (Kailua-Kona) (web-streaming available).

The briefing can also be watched on a live webstream at:

http://olelo.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=13

Only written testimony will be accepted.

In Person: Deliver to Committee Clerk in room 210, State Capitol.

E-Mail: Submit testimony to
SCATestimony@capitol.hawaii.gov (10MB limit)

Fax: 808-587-7205, or fax to 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for outside Oahu); 5 page limit

For special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the informational briefing please contact the Committee Clerk at (808) 587-7200.

For more information on the informational briefing:

http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2012/hearingnotices/HEARING_SCA02_10-02-12_INFO_.HTM