What's Being Discussed

The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents Committee on Independent Audit and Risk will meet on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at Bachman Hall on the UH Mānoa campus. The meeting is also accessible remotely via live broadcast at www.hawaii.edu/bor. The main topics include:

• Committee goals and priorities for the upcoming 2026–2027 academic year
• Identifying a committee member with financial expertise, a standard governance requirement for audit committees
• A new presentation protocol and advisory framework, which will guide how information is shared and recommendations are made within the committee
• A contract compliance advisory report for UH Mānoa, reviewing whether the university is following the rules and terms of its contracts
• A general update on ongoing audit projects across the university

Decisions Expected

• Approval of minutes from the June 4, 2026 meeting
• Designation of a committee member with financial expertise
• Review and acceptance of the UH Mānoa Contract Compliance Advisory Report

Who Should Pay Attention

• UH students, faculty, and staff who want to know how the university monitors its finances and contract obligations
• Taxpayers and community members interested in university accountability and oversight
• Vendors or contractors who work with the University of Hawaiʻi
• Anyone interested in higher education governance and risk management in Hawaiʻi

Public testimony is welcome. Oral comments are limited to three minutes. Virtual testifiers must register by 7:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting.