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SEC. 13-6 HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER SURETY BONDS

Request to:
Hawaii County Department of Finance
Law used:
State of Hawaii UIPA
Status of this request:
Request awaits classification
Summary of Request
Please provide the following SEC. 13-6 HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER SURETY BONDS information for: 1. Mayor Kimo Alameda 2. Director of Finance - Diane Nakagawa 3. Deputy Director of Finance - Malia A. Kekai 4. Treasurer - Chris Nakano 5. Controller - Jon Arbles 6. Acting/Purchasing Agence - Stephanie Letro 7. Cashier - need to know name (listed as bonded in County Charter) Please send the following electronic information Copy of the Bond - including Bond number, issuer, covered employee and effective dates.

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From Sara Steiner (Laulima Pahoa)
Subject Records Request for Hawaii County Department of Finance: SEC. 13-6 HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER SURETY BONDS [#1483]
Date June 24, 2025, 3:10 p.m.
To Hawaii County Department of Finance
Status Awaiting response
Attachments
Aloha, Pursuant to the public records law, I would like to request the following records in electronic format sent to my email address.
Please provide the following SEC. 13-6 HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER SURETY BONDS information for: 1. Mayor Kimo Alameda 2. Director of Finance - Diane Nakagawa 3. Deputy Director of Finance - Malia A. Kekai 4. Treasurer - Chris Nakano 5. Controller - Jon Arbles 6. Acting/Purchasing Agence - Stephanie Letro 7. Cashier - need to know name (listed as bonded in County Charter) Please send the following electronic information Copy of the Bond - including Bond number, issuer, covered employee and effective dates.
[... Show complete request text] Sara Steiner (Laulima Pahoa)
  1. 1 week agoJune 24, 2025, 3:10 p.m.: Sara Steiner (Laulima Pahoa) sent a message to Hawaii County Department of Finance.
From Chun, Daniel – Hawaii County Department of Finance
Subject FOIA Request (Public Official Position Schedule Bond No. 58190252)
Date June 24, 2025, 4:40 p.m.
Attachments
Good Afternoon Ms. Steiner, As you requested, attached are electronic copies of bond documents, as outlined below: Public Official Position Schedule Bond Name of Obligee: County of Hawaii Name of Insured: County of Hawaii Bond No. 58190252 Western Surety Company Effective 12/10/86 Note: The bond in continuous until canceled. Western Surety Company – Schedule – Effective Date: April 23, 2021 * Note: Schedule includes the following positions: Mayor; Director of Finance; Corporation Counsel; Controller; Treasurer; Purchasing Agent; Deputy Director of Finance; Cashier. Daniel Chun Risk Management County of Hawaiʻi
  1. 1 week agoJune 24, 2025, 4:40 p.m.: Received an email from Hawaii County Department of Finance.
  2. 4 days, 16 hours agoJune 27, 2025, 7:47 a.m.: Sara Steiner (Laulima Pahoa) published an attachment on request SEC. 13-6 HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER SURETY BONDS.
  3. 4 days, 15 hours agoJune 27, 2025, 9:11 a.m.: Sara Steiner (Laulima Pahoa) published an attachment on request SEC. 13-6 HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER SURETY BONDS.
From Sara Steiner (Laulima Pahoa)
Subject FOIA Request (Public Official Position Schedule Bond No. 58190252) [#1483]
Date June 27, 2025, 9:47 a.m.
To Hawaii County Department of Finance
Dear Daniel, Please provide proof of a current policy as that last document is 4 years old, including copies of the individual bond documents for the individuals named in the request. My request is supported by: Hawaii County Charter Section 13-6. Bonds of Officers and Employees. All officers and employees of the county whose duties require the handling of public moneys or property shall furnish bonds conditioned for the faithful performance of their respective duties. The council shall determine who shall furnish such bonds and the amounts thereof. The bonds shall be approved by the corporation counsel as to form, filed with the director of finance, and the premiums thereon shall be paid by the county. Section 2-2. HCC Bonds of officials required; amount; filing; payment of premiums. (a) In accordance with the provisions of section 13-6, Hawai‘i County Charter, bonds in the following amounts shall be furnished by the following officers and employees: Mayor: $25,000 Councilmember (each): $10,000 Prosecuting attorney: $20,000 Director of finance: $25,000 Corporation counsel: $20,000 Deputy director of finance: $20,000 Controller: $20,000 Treasurer: $20,000 Purchasing agent: $10,000 Cashier: $10,000 (b) The bonds shall be approved as to form by the corporation counsel, filed with the director of finance, and the premiums shall be paid by the County of Hawai‘i. Officers and employees of the legislative branch shall file their bonds with the clerk. Officers and employees of the executive branch shall file their bonds with the director of finance. (c) The premium on the bonds shall be paid by the County. (1983 CC, c 2, art 1, sec 2-2.)2-2 Sincerely yours Sara Steiner
  1. 4 days, 14 hours agoJune 27, 2025, 9:47 a.m.: Sara Steiner (Laulima Pahoa) sent a message to Hawaii County Department of Finance.
From Chun, Daniel – Hawaii County Department of Finance
Subject RE: FOIA Request (Public Official Position Schedule Bond No. 58190252) [#1483]
Date June 27, 2025, 9:57 a.m.
Attachments
Good Morning Ms. Steiner, Have attached a copy of the last renewal invoice for the captioned Bond No. 58190252: - Invoice No. 11600, dated 12/13/24, for $4,820.00, For the policy period 12/10/24 - 12/10/25 Albeit the Bond itself is continuous until canceled. Daniel Chun Risk Management County of Hawaiʻi…
-----Original Message----- From: Sara Steiner < <name and email address> > Sent: Friday, June 27, 2025 9:47 AM To: Chun, Daniel < <name and email address> > Subject: FOIA Request (Public Official Position Schedule Bond No. 58190252) [#1483] Dear Daniel, Please provide proof of a current policy as that last document is 4 years old, including copies of the individual bond documents for the individuals named in the request. My request is supported by: Hawaii County Charter Section 13-6. Bonds of Officers and Employees. All officers and employees of the county whose duties require the handling of public moneys or property shall furnish bonds conditioned for the faithful performance of their respective duties. The council shall determine who shall furnish such bonds and the amounts thereof. The bonds shall be approved by the corporation counsel as to form, filed with the director of finance, and the premiums thereon shall be paid by the county. Section 2-2. HCC Bonds of officials required; amount; filing; payment of premiums. (a) In accordance with the provisions of section 13-6, Hawai‘i County Charter, bonds in the following amounts shall be furnished by the following officers and employees: Mayor: $25,000 Councilmember (each): $10,000 Prosecuting attorney: $20,000 Director of finance: $25,000 Corporation counsel: $20,000 Deputy director of finance: $20,000 Controller: $20,000 Treasurer: $20,000 Purchasing agent: $10,000 Cashier: $10,000 (b) The bonds shall be approved as to form by the corporation counsel, filed with the director of finance, and the premiums shall be paid by the County of Hawai‘i. Officers and employees of the legislative branch shall file their bonds with the clerk. Officers and employees of the executive branch shall file their bonds with the director of finance. (c) The premium on the bonds shall be paid by the County. (1983 CC, c 2, art 1, sec 2-2.)2-2 Sincerely yours Sara Steiner
  1. 4 days, 14 hours agoJune 27, 2025, 9:57 a.m.: Received an email from Hawaii County Department of Finance.
From Sara Steiner (Laulima Pahoa)
Subject RE: FOIA Request (Public Official Position Schedule Bond No. 58190252) [#1483]
Date June 27, 2025, 10:22 a.m.
To Hawaii County Department of Finance
Dear Daniel, Thank you for the payment receipt. I am still looking for copies of the individual bond documents for the individuals named in the request supported by Hawaii County Code and Hawaii County Charter. ... Sincerely yours Sara Steiner
  1. 4 days, 13 hours agoJune 27, 2025, 10:22 a.m.: Sara Steiner (Laulima Pahoa) sent a message to Hawaii County Department of Finance.
From Chun, Daniel – Hawaii County Department of Finance
Subject RE: FOIA Request (Public Official Position Schedule Bond No. 58190252) [#1483]
Date June 27, 2025, 10:29 a.m.
Ms. Steiner, Your most welcome of course for the invoice info. On your additional inquiry, refer to one of the attachments afforded, which lists the "positions" covered by the Public Officials "Position" Bond. You'll note the bond covers "positions" as opposed to specified "individual names". And you'll see the "positions" covered, correspond to the "individual names" and "positions" you are seeking. Daniel Chun Risk Management County of HawaiʻI…
-----Original Message----- From: Sara Steiner < <name and email address> > Sent: Friday, June 27, 2025 10:23 AM To: Chun, Daniel < <name and email address> > Subject: RE: FOIA Request (Public Official Position Schedule Bond No. 58190252) [#1483] Dear Daniel, Thank you for the payment receipt. I am still looking for copies of the individual bond documents for the individuals named in the request supported by Hawaii County Code and Hawaii County Charter. ... Sincerely yours Sara Steiner
  1. 4 days, 13 hours agoJune 27, 2025, 10:29 a.m.: Received an email from Hawaii County Department of Finance.