Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-First State Legislature

Special Session of 2001

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Transportation, Military Affairs and Government Operations, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 2, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination from: Office of the Lieutenant Governor; Attorney General; Directors of Finance, Transportation, Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Taxation, and Human Resources Development; Deputy Directors of Transportation and Land and Natural Resources; Deputy Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources; two Administrators, Administrative Services Officer, and Program Budget Policy Officer from the Department of Budget and Finance, five Administrators from the Department of Accounting and General Services; Senior Vice President for Administration of the University of Hawaii; Stadium Authority; The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, ten individuals from the private sector, and five individuals.

Wayne H. Kimura has a bachelor's degree and post-graduate credits from the University of Southern California. Mr. Kimura, who currently serves as Acting Comptroller, has an extensive and distinguished history of public service, having worked in both the executive and legislative branches of government. His professional experience includes working as a budget analyst/researcher for the Senate Ways and Means Committee, program budget analyst for the former Department of Social Services and Housing, Acting Program Budget Analysis Administrator for the Department of Budget and Finance, Acting Business Services Officer in the Lieutenant Governor's office, and as a planning and policy analyst in the Governor's office. In 1998, Mr. Kimura was appointed Deputy Director of the Department of Budget and Finance and simultaneously served as Acting Administrator for the department's Financial Administration Division. In the latter capacity, Mr. Kimura oversaw the State's long-term debt, investment management, and cash management.

Supporters of Wayne H. Kimura describe him as intelligent, analytical, thorough, and conscientious with unquestionable integrity and a strong commitment to public service. The nominee's collaborative approach to identifying problems and developing solutions, strong communication and management skills, and ability to work well with others were also noted by the nominee's supporters.

Among those in the investment banking industry, Wayne H. Kimura is highly regarded for his knowledge and understanding of government operations and procedures, insight, leadership abilities, professionalism, and for his strong advocacy on behalf of the State. Your Committee finds that the testimony received indicates overwhelming and unanimous support for the nomination of Wayne H. Kimura to the position of Comptroller.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Transportation, Military Affairs and Government Operations that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, character, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.