NOTICE TO CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
INTERESTED IN PROVIDING AUDITING, ACCOUNTING, AND RELATED
SERVICES TO THE STATE AUDITOR

The Auditor of the State of Hawaii, whose office is attached to the Legislature, is required by Article VII, Section 10 of the State Constitution and Section 23-4 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to conduct post-audits of the transactions, accounts, programs, and performance of all departments, offices, and agencies of the State and its political subdivisions. Pursuant to Section 103D-304, HRS, of the Hawaii Public Procurement Code, the Auditor hereby invites certified public accounting firms to submit statements of qualifications and expressions of interest for FY 2009-10, in order to be considered for possible inclusion on a list of firms qualified to provide the services described below.

The Auditor anticipates needing the services of certified public accountants to conduct financial and compliance audits; examine related information systems and procedures of accounting, reporting and internal controls; and review for compliance with laws, regulations, and contracts of federal, state, and local government units, within the Auditor’s constitutional and statutory authority.

Any contract award will be based on demonstrated competence and qualification for the type of services as described above, and at fair and reasonable prices. Instructions, specifications, and the criteria for selection for the Statement of Qualifications may be obtained at Office of the Auditor, 465 South King Street, Room 500, Honolulu, HI 96813 between the hours of 7:45am and 4:30pm on normal business days. Completed Statements of Qualifications must be received by the Office of the Auditor no later than 12:00 noon on June 17, 2009. Facsimiles will not be accepted. All inquiries regarding this request shall be directed to Calvin Hangai at 587-0822.

This Request for Qualifications may be canceled and any and all Statements of Qualifications may be rejected in whole or in part when it is in the best interest of the State.