Department of Finance - County of Hawaii Directory

AGENCY	FINANCE DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT HEAD	William Takaba, Director
DEPARTMENT DEPUTY	Nancy Crawford
MAILING ADDRESS LOCATION	25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HI 96720 891 Ululani Street, Hilo, HI 96720
HOURS OF OPERATION	7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
PHONE NUMBER	(808) 961-8234
FAX NUMBER	(808) 961-8248
DESCRIPTION	The Department of Finance, under the Director of Finance, is a major staff agency under the Mayor. Its significant functions are financial planning and administration, and its primary responsibilities are in the six areas of control - accounts, budget, assessment, purchasing, treasury, and centralized data processing.
WEB SITE LINKS	Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Pension Board Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Purchasing Real Property Tax Standardization Committee

DIVISION	ACCOUNTS
DIVISION HEAD	Deanna Sako, Controller
MAILING ADDRESS LOCATION	25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HI 96720 891 Ululani Street, Hilo, HI 96720
ADDRESS/LOCATION	25 Aupuni Street Rm. 107, Hilo, HI 96720
HOURS OF OPERATION	7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
PHONE NUMBER	(808) 961-8241
FAX NUMBER	(808) 961-8569
DESCRIPTION	The role of Accounts Division is to maintain the financial records of the County, to pay all County obligations including payroll, and to maintain the inventory of County assets.

DIVISION	BUDGET
DIVISION HEAD	Gary Takamura, Budget Administrator
MAILING ADDRESS LOCATION	25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HI 96720 891 Ululani Street, Hilo, HI 96720
ADDRESS/LOCATION	25 Aupuni Street , Hilo, HI 96720
HOURS OF OPERATION	7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
PHONE NUMBER	(808) 961-8259
DESCRIPTION	The Budget division plans, directs and coordinates the formulation, preparation, execution, reviews and analyzes the County's operating budget and operating program. It also monitors budget appropriations and actual expenditures to ensure compliance with the law.

DIVISION	PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
DIVISION HEAD	Harry Yada, Property Manager
MAILING ADDRESS LOCATION	25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HI 96720 891 Ululani Street, Hilo, HI 96720
ADDRESS/LOCATION	25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HI 96720
HOURS OF OPERATION	7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
PHONE NUMBER	(808) 961-8009
FAX NUMBER	(808) 961-8248
DESCRIPTION	The Property Management Division (PMD) is responsible for the acquisition, management, and disposition of real property for the County of Hawaii; and the disposition of surplus personal property for the County of Hawaii. It provides support for the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission (PONC) and is responsible for the acquisition of lands through the use of the PONC special fund. The PMD maintains a central records system of the County's real property and fixed assets.
WEB SITE LINKS	Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Public Auction Notices Environmental Assessments and Impact Statements Press Releases

DIVISION	PURCHASING
DIVISION HEAD	Gilbert Benevides, Purchasing Agent
ADDRESS/LOCATION	891 Ululani Street, Hilo, HI 96720
HOURS OF OPERATION	7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
PHONE NUMBER	(808) 961-8231
FAX NUMBER	(808) 961-8248
DESCRIPTION	The Purchasing Division provides a centralized purchasing function to procure services, supplies, materials and equipment in support of all County agencies and programs.
WEB SITE LINKS	Purchasing Bids

DIVISION	REAL PROPERTY TAX
DIVISION HEAD	Wesley Takai, Administrator
ADDRESS/LOCATION	East Hawaii: Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 4, Hilo, HI 96720 West Hawaii: 75-5706 Kuakini Hwy, Suite 112, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
HOURS OF OPERATION	7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
PHONE NUMBERS	East Hawaii: (808) 961-8201 West Hawaii: (808) 327-3540
FAX NUMBERS	East Hawaii: (808) 961-8415 West Hawaii: (808) 327-3538
DESCRIPTION	The role of the Real Property Tax Division is to assess all real property in a uniform and equitable basis for purposes of real property taxation. All real property is assessed based on fair market value. The division is also responsible for collecting all taxes imposed by Chapter 19, Hawaii County Code, as amended.
WEB SITE LINKS	Real Property Tax TMK Maps

DIVISION	RISK MANAGEMENT
DIVISION HEAD	Scott T. Knowles, Risk Management Officer
MAILING ADDRESS LOCATION	25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HI 96720 891 Ululani Street, Hilo, HI 96720
ADDRESS/LOCATION	25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HI 96720
HOURS OF OPERATION	7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
PHONE NUMBER	(808) 961-8068
FAX NUMBER	(808) 961-8248
DESCRIPTION	The Risk Management Division formulates and coordinates the implementation of County policies, procedures, and programs for the management of risk and loss control. The Division serves as a technical advisor and resource to County officials, managers, and employees on risk management. It also directs and oversees risk exposure assessments, including employee safety, and determines effective methods for risk assumption, prevention, avoidance, and transfer to provide optimum coverage at reduced or minimal cost.

DIVISION	TREASURY
DIVISION HEAD	Michael N. Okumoto, Treasurer
ADDRESS/LOCATION	101 Pauahi Street, Suite 5, Hilo, HI 96720-4224
HOURS OF OPERATION	7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
PHONE NUMBERS	(808) 961-8303 or (808) 933-6212
FAX NUMBER	(808) 961-8330
DESCRIPTION	Treasury is responsible for custody of cash on hand and in banks and of pledged securities. It also manages the investment program of the county.

DIVISION	VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING
DIVISION HEAD	Lee Lord, Manager
ADDRESS/LOCATION	East Hawaii: Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 5, Hilo, HI 96720 West Hawaii: Territorial Centre Building 75-5751 Kuakini Hwy, Suite 107, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
NEW HOURS OF OPERATION Effective February 1, 2008	East Hawaii: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday West Hawaii: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
PHONE NUMBERS	East Hawaii: (808) 961-8351 West Hawaii: (808) 327-3543
FAX NUMBERS	East Hawaii: (808) 961-8330 West Hawaii: (808) 327-4410
DESCRIPTION	The Vehicle Registration & Licensing Division issues vehicle registration and collects appropriate fees and taxes. Dog and bicycle registrations and business licenses are also issued.
WEB SITE LINKS	Bicycle and Moped Registration Dog License Application Motor Vehicle Fee Information Motor Vehicle Forms Motor Vehicles - General Information