The Department of Accounting and General Services, commonly known as DAGS, is headed by the State Comptroller, who concurrently serves as the director of DAGS. The department is responsible for managing and supervising a wide range of State programs and activities. These include:
      • the centralized accounting and auditing system.
      • planning, design, and constructions of capital improvement projects.
      • maintenance and operations of state buildings and grounds.
      • archives, records management, and central records storage.
      • parking and automotive management.
      • survey of state lands.

ORGANIZATIONAL MAKEUP

The department is comprised of eight divisions, three staff offices, three district offices, and six administratively-attached agencies, which are the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, the State Procurement Office, the Stadium Authority, King Kamehameha Celebration Commission, Campaign Spending Commission and the Office of Elections.

DIVISIONS

The Accounting Division develops and maintains the State's accounting system, verifies expenditures, and keeps records and reports on the State's financial transactions.

The Archives Division administers the Hawaii State Archives, the central repository for permanent government records of administrative, legal, and historic value -- from the monarchial government of Kamehameha the Great to the most recent legislature. The records management program develops records retention and disposition schedules, operates the State Records Center, and microfilms state records.

The Audit Division conducts annual and periodic audits of state departments and agencies. The division also assists departments and agencies in conducting internal audits and resolving accounting-related problems.

The primary responsibilities of the Automotive Management Division are managing parking control and maintaining the State's central motor pool. As such, the division makes and controls vehicle assignments and traffic, collects parking fees, and establishes policies and regulations to ensure driver safety.

The Central Services Division is responsible for a wide variety of centralized services to state departments and agencies. These include maintenance and repair of state and public school buildings and facilities; mail and messenger services; custodial services and grounds maintenance for most public buildings; and a Statewide Energy Management and Conservation Program.

The Information and Communication Services Division (ICSD) of the Department of Accounting and General Services is the lead agency for information technology in the Executive Branch. It is responsible for comprehensively managing the information processing and telecommunication systems in order to provide services to all agencies of the State of Hawaii. The ICSD plans, coordinates, organizes, directs, and administers services to insure the efficient and effective development of systems. Over the years, there have been tremendous advances in technology and an increased reliance on telecommunications and computers in the workplace. The ICSD has met the challenges of the information industry and is leading the way in implementing cost-effective and efficient information and communication services. The proper application and installation of these technologies continues to be a key component towards the accomplishment of the business operations and services of State government.

The Public Works Division provides a variety of engineering and architectural services aimed at helping departments and agencies acquire the facilities and working spaces they require. These services include land acquisition, planning, designing, project management, and construction inspection. Designated as the expending agency for capital-improvement projects, the division directs the expenditure of funds for projects approved by the State Legislature.

The Survey Division performs field and office survey work for state agencies and other governmental agencies. Additionally, the division performs other services including providing expert witness testimony on all land litigation cases involving the State; preparing and maintaining maps and descriptions of public lands; verifying boundaries; and reviewing and certifying shoreline maps for Oahu.

STAFF OFFICES

The Administrative Services Office handles fiscal and risk management and departmental office services. The Personnel Office administers the departmental personnel management program. The Systems and Procedures Office manages the department's data processing systems.

DISTRICT OFFICES

The Hawaii District Office, Kauai District Office, and Maui District Office coordinate and implement the public works, administrative services, central services, and automotive management programs for their respective district. Additionally, the Hawaii District Office manages a land survey program.

ADMINISTRATIVELY-ATTACHED AGENCIES

The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts manages programs that promote and stimulate the public's participation in the arts, culture, and humanities. Under the Art in Public Places Program, the Foundation -- whose nine members are appointed by the Governor -- serves as a consultant to the State Comptroller to determine the funding available for works of art for capital-improvement projects, and is responsible for managing the selection of works, commissioning of artists, and selecting locations for works of art.

The State Procurement Office manages the various procurement activities under Chapters 103D and 103F, through the development of rules and procedures to implement the requirements of the procurement law. The program is responsible for the centralized purchase of goods and services and administers the surplus property and inventory management programs, encouraging the reuse of property and ensuring proper accountability and disposal of surplus goods.

The Stadium Authority maintains, operates, and manages the Aloha Stadium, where football, baseball, soccer, concerts and other events are staged. It is also home to the popular Aloha Flea Market. The 9-member Authority, appointed by the Governor, prescribes and collects the rents, fees, and charges for the use of stadium facilities.

The King Kamehameha Celebration Commission, an 18-member commission appointed by the Governor, coordinates and assists with planning the annual King Kamehameha celebration activities that are held statewide.

The State Office of Elections is established to supervise all state elections. The Office is administered by a chief election officer who is appointed by a five member bipartisan panel. Members of the panel are appointed for four year terms in the following manner:
      • One member appointed by the governor;
      • One member appointed by the senate president;
      • One member appointed by the speaker of the house; and
      • One member each is appointed by the minority leader of the senate and house.
Pursuant Section 11-2, HRS, the chief election officer is responsible to:
      • Supervise all state elections;
      • Provide voter registration services to citizens of the State;
      • Maintain data relating to registered voters, elections, apportionment, and districting;
      • Provide voter education services; and
      • Serve as secretary to the reapportionment commission.

The Campaign Spending Commission is a five member body that was created by the 1973 Legislature under Act 185. The Commission consists of five members of the general public appointed by the Governor from a list of nominees submitted by the Judicial Council. Commissioners serve a four-year term and may be reappointed. Commissioners serve on a voluntary basis. The responsibility of the Commission is to enforce the campaign spending law which regulates campaign contributions and expenditures in the State of Hawaii. The Commission is assisted by a five member staff lead by a full-time executive director appointed by the Commission. The executive director along with an associate director, general counsel, secretary and election clerk make up the entire staff of the Commission.