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Governor names Keith Regan as Acting Lieutenant Governor for Hawaiʻi
Gov. Josh Green today announced the designation of Keith Regan, comptroller of the Department of Accounting and General Services, to serve as acting lieutenant governor for the state of Hawaiʻi, effective immediately, following Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s decision to take a leave of absence.
Hawaiʻi State Archives digitizes indexes to hundreds of thousands of records
The Department of Accounting and General Services, Hawaiʻi State Archives division, has finished digitizing 64 volumes of indexes and uploaded them to its website for the public to use for free.
State Audit Division reviews public school student funds
The State Department of Accounting and General Services, Audit Division is preparing to perform its yearly review of non-appropriated Student Activity Funds, to make sure funds are appropriately spent. These funds are used for activities outside of the formal class period that are not required for class work or credit. Examples include field trips, school clubs, student association dues and any other activity not essential to any particular course.
What happens to items surrendered at TSA?
As peak travel season ramps up, Transportation Security Administration officers statewide are preparing for a surge in carry-on bag inspections — and the growing pile of prohibited items travelers leave behind. But what actually happens to those items after they’re surrendered at the airport?
DAGS hires new Engineering Program Manager for Maui District Office
In his new capacity as Engineering Program Manager for the Maui District Office, Wade Shimabukuro is responsible for overseeing repairs and maintenance for over 600 buildings in Maui County, including public schools, libraries and state-owned facilities.
State Land Survey Division digitizing maps to help public access information online
“This will save people time and money by allowing them to find the information online, at any time of day. Right now, people usually hire a professional, like a title expert, to help them. When we launch this map service, people will be able to type their address or tax map key in and have the state survey information on the parcel come up,” said DAGS Director and Comptroller Keith Regan.
State land surveyors help to determine shoreline boundaries in Lahaina post-wildfire
The Hawaiʻi Department of Accounting and General Services Land Survey Division is helping the Lahaina community find normalcy, as residents and businesses rebuild after the 2023 wildfires.
Lt. Gov. Luke signs bill to establish Broadband Office, expand digital navigator program
The landmark legislation strengthens the state’s commitment to closing the digital divide and ensuring all Hawaiʻi residents have access to reliable internet and the digital skills needed to thrive.
Department of Accounting and General Services hires its first Communications Officer, Diane Ako
The state Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) has hired its first Communications Officer. Diane Ako, most recently of KITV4 (Hawaiʻi ABC affiliate), came on board in November. Ako brings 25 years of newscasting experience and four years of public relations background to this job. State Comptroller Keith Regan (formerly of Maui) leads DAGS.
Public Special Use Permit Events at State Capitol Suspended
The state Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) is suspending all public special use permit events at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol, Washington Place, and other facilities it manages beginning Monday, March 16. The Hawaiʻi State Art Museum will also be closed until further notice.
