Department of Finance

Mission Statement

The Accounting Division provides timely and accurate financial reporting for County-wide operations. The Accounting Division is also responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, pCards, vendor maintenance, and capital (fixed) assets, etc

Vision

The Accounting Division strives to excel in providing accurate and timely financial information, demonstrate the utmost integrity and transparency, while continuing to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Goals and Objectives

Goal #1:
Compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, prepare accurate, timely, and reliable financial reports for decision-making.

Goal #2:
Maintain and preserve the integrity of the general ledger accounting system for 36 County funds and ensure that accurate and timely financial information is provided to all County Departments and/or Agencies.

Goal #3:
Provide guidance and oversight of financial procedures to all County Departments and/or Agencies.

Goal #4:
Maintain internal controls over financial procedures, develop policies and procedures that foster fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Contact Information

Accounting Division
4444 Rice Street
Suite 280
Lihue, HI 96766

Phone: (808) 241-4200
Fax: (808) 241-6529
Email: AccountingDivision@Kauai.gov

Mission

To provide the Mayor’s Office, County Agencies, and the County Council with information technology solutions which enable them to serve the public in a cost-effective and efficient manner by fulfilling 5 key functions.

1. Deliver quality customer service and expert technical services that empower County employees through the availability of accessible and useful information, as well as the use of automated systems that improve their productivity.
2. Provide County employees with easily accessible technical support and timely responses via a centralized Help Desk service.
3. Maintain and enhance the County’s technical infrastructure to ensure reliable, efficient, and secure operations.
4. Assist County agencies with the procurement and implementation of new systems that will increase operational efficiencies, as well as enhance the services available to our citizens.
5. Recommend solutions and strategies that will leverage the power of technology to address countywide needs.

Contact Information

Information Technology Division
4444 Rice Street
Suite 427
Lihue, HI 96766 

The Treasury collects, accounts for, protects, deposits, invests, and disburses the public’s monies due or receivable by the County and State. 

Title

• 00 Index(PDF, 80KB)
• 01 Examiner of Drivers Under Highway Safety Act, Ch 286, HRS(PDF, 438KB)
• 02 Issuance of a Hawaii Driver's License and Learner's Instruction Permit(PDF, 809KB)
• 03 Petitions for Creation of Rules Appeal and Dec Rulings(PDF, 236KB)
• 04 Governing Issuance of Special Number Plates(PDF, 139KB)
• 05 Pertaining to Used Motor Vehicles Parts and Accessories(PDF, 518KB)
• 06 Hearings subsequent to Seizure or Impoundment of Motor Vehicle(PDF, 92KB)
• 07 Permanent registration of fleet vehicles (MVR)(PDF, 248KB)
• 08 Amended Rules re Admin of Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act, Ch 287 HRS(PDF, 890KB)
• 09 Suspension and-or Revocation of Official Inspection Station or Inspector(PDF, 438KB)
• 10 Motor Vehicle Staggering Registration authorized by HRS Section 286-51(PDF, 200KB)
• 11 Issuance of permanent MV dealer plates & temporary MV plates for new vehicles(PDF, 202KB)
• 12 Taxicabs(PDF, 415KB)
• 13 Motor Registration New Car Dealers and Car Rental Companies(PDF, 241KB)
• 14 Licensing guide, signal or hearing, or service dogs(PDF, 241KB)
• 15 Dedication of Landscaping Open Space Public Recreation(PDF, 1MB)
• 16 Land as Wasteland Development Property(PDF, 1MB)
• 17 Real Property Tax Exemption for Low and Moderate Income Housing(PDF, 1MB)
• 18 Tax Moratorium on Building Rehab Projects Exemption for Improvements(PDF, 657KB)
• 19 Tax Exemption and Dedication of Historic Real Properties(PDF, 249KB)
• 20 Dedication of Lands for Permanent Home Use(PDF, 260KB)
• 21 Tree Farm Development Exemption(PDF, 244KB)
• 22 Home & Related Exemption Rules & Assessment of Property Rules, Adopted 0...(PDF, 167KB)
• 23 Agricultural Dedication Program Rules(PDF, 1MB)
• 24 Board of Review (11-10-2012)(PDF, 490KB)
• 25 Real Property Tax Classification Rules(PDF, 874KB)
• 26 Spouting Horn Park Charitable & Non-profit Corp(PDF, 947KB)
• 27 Revocable Permits to Vend within County Rights-of-Ways(PDF, 969KB)

Budget Notices and Ordinances can be found on the County Council Budget Notices, Minutes and Ordinances page.

Financial Documents and Reports