Ethics

"The Nov. 1 employment agreement is void and of no legal effect because it was not duly authorized and approved by the Board of Trustees."

The maximum penalty for each count is a $2,000.00 fine and up to one year in jail....

“…the Managers shall have the power and authority on behalf of the Company to acquire or lease any real or personal property from any Person, whether or not such Person is directly or indirectly affiliated or connected with the Managers or any Member….“

OHA BoT meets Thurs Feb 2 at 9AM ....

This is how the state spends your taxpayer money....

...Legislative Candidate Mark Ing: Bin Laden Was “Leading a Movement Against the American Crusade”

...Hyland’s homeopathic teething tablet products labeled as containing belladonna....

...spending has more than doubled to over $51,000,000 annually in 2015, while actual beneficiary spending has remained constant over the years at only $9,000,000 per year....

"I have said at our People's table several times and I know I'm beginning to sound like a broken record: To be at our table one must have 'clean hands,' 'be able to walk on water (like Jesus)' and be 'Holier than thou.'"

See the complete, searchable OHA FY2016 Check Register ....

Ige’s office did not immediately respond to questions about whether the governor would also enlist Duffy in deliberations over the Circuit Court appointments….

...Sandwich Isles sued the PUC to restore millions of dollars in federal subsidies....

...communications from Apo to his OHA secretary regarding accessing OHA Protocol funds for his private contract with Civil Beat....

We congratulate the Senate Republican Conference for its vote on January 10th to keep the ban on earmarks....

The link between corruption and debt is particularly prominent for private projects, such as stadiums....

...They Kept It A Secret From Everyone Until After The Election....

Amends the definition of provider agency for homelessness services to include nonprofits that accept funds without a contract. Requires annual reports of providers' effectiveness....

In early 2016 I received a call from a friend who asked me to meet someone who needed help....

... LLCs hide some of the fattest salaries in OHA--and much, much more ....

Projects Not Started or Suspended....

...we will issue a subpoena under Section 6-1606( e), Revised Charter of the City and County of Honolulu, requiring production of complete un-redacted copies of the following....

And what was the most memorable part of his remarks? The introductions of Rep. Kouchi's campaign manager and of the highest paid lobbyist....

...a contract for financial consulting services that ballooned from an initial $95,000 commitment to $723,000 from 2014 to 2016....

...could have cost the taxpayers even more money....

...Writ to Watch: Hyland v. Gonzales....

Just in case Ige chickens out on the ICA nomination ....

Case on appeal to Supreme Court challenges "chilling effect" of campaign finance law....

Heads Are Starting To Roll At The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs....

Robel was (allegedly) originally identified as a finalist (but not publicly identified) and invited to campus at the same time as finalists John V. White and Sonny Ramaswamy, (who were identified as the only two finalists) but was unable to accept the invitation at that time.  (Whatever that means.)....

According to its attorney, a private company controlled by OHA CEO Kamana’o Crabbe now possesses sole title to the 1,875 acres comprising Waimea Valley....

...Kealoha was not at today’s closed-door meeting....

The Judicial Council is seeking applicants to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Hawai`i State Ethics Commission. The council is also seeking nominees to fill vacancies on the Campaign Spending Commission....

“Today was a productive day. The will of the voters who elected me was upheld,” Trustee Akina said....

...Free Obamafones --but only for the homeless who actively refuse shelter....

During the debate, Crabbe cronies--now in the minority on the Board--revealed that they had gifted Crabbe with a $450K golden parachute just before the Nov 8 elections changed the Board majority....

...teachers may continue to plan trips and serve as chaperones with private tour companies....

Hawley Iona, Chief Financial Officer of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs resigned this week....

Wait Until You Hear What This Ad Hoc Committee Can Do In Secret....

... they let Nestor Garcia eat there ....

The Act 221 High-Tech Tax Credit Scam, abolished in 2010, still cost Hawaii $38.4M four years later....

...33,362 consumers signed up for AshleyMadison in Hawaii....

$4.8 million of unrestricted funds to 216 Hawai‘i-based nonprofit organizations that can be used at their discretion....

...all the Fed Wreckers show up to testify against audit....

On Thursday, the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs held its second meeting since its reorganization....

Stealing money, forging documents, conducting improper surveillance and lying to investigators....

...appointing ACO A as Inmate’s attorney for the purpose of making a one-time withdrawal of $10,000 from Inmate’s bank account with the intent that the money be divided and distributed between the three ACOs....