Accessibility Statement

Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act

In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), the State of Hawai‘i, Department of Budget and Finance (“DBF”) will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its programs, services, or activities.

Employment: DBF does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S.  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the ADA.

Effective Communication: DBF will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in DBF’s programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision disabilities.

Modifications to Policies and Procedures: DBF will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities.  For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in DBF offices, even where pets are generally prohibited.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity of DBF, should contact Lori Ikenaga ([email protected]) as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.

The ADA does not require the DBF to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.

DBF will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individuals with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retrieving items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.

Website Accessibility Statement

The State of Hawai‘i, Department of Budget and Finance (“DBF”) is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including individuals with disabilities.  We are continually working to improve the accessibility and usability of our website to provide an inclusive experience for all visitors.

Our efforts align with the Hawaiʻi Electronic Information Technology Disability Access Standards established under Act 172, SLH 2022, c 172.  §3, the requirements set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II, and the accessibility standards outlined in Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.  In accordance with the U.S.  Department of Justice’s (DOJ) final rule on web accessibility, we strive to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.

Third-Party Content and External Links

Some pages on this website may contain third-party content or links to external sites that are not fully controlled by DBF.  While we strive to ensure accessibility, we cannot guarantee compliance for these external resources.

Feedback and Assistance

If you encounter accessibility barriers while using our website or require assistance accessing content, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (808) 586-1589

To help us address your concerns, please include:

  • The specific URL (web address) of the page where you encountered the issue.
  • A brief description of the problem; and
  • Your contact information and the preferred format for receiving the information (e.g., large print, audio, or electronic format).

The DBF remains dedicated to improving digital accessibility and appreciates your feedback as we continue to enhance the online experience for all users.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to access information in an alternative format, please contact us.  We will make every effort to provide the requested materials in a timely manner and ensure equal access to our digital resources.

Telecommunications Relay Service

Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities can contact us using the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by dialing 711.  TRS allows users to communicate through a relay operator who facilitates the conversation.  For more information on TRS, visit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website at www.fcc.gov/TRS.

Organizational Policies and Procedures on Digital Accessibilities

 

Grievance Procedure Under the Americans with Disabilities Act

This Grievance Procedure is established to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”).  It may be used by anyone who wishes to file a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in the provision of programs, services, activities, or benefits by the State of Hawai‘i, Department of Budget and Finance (“DBF”).  The State’s Personnel Policy governs employment-related complaints of disability discrimination.

The complaint should be in writing and contain information about the alleged discrimination such as name, address, phone number of complainant and location, date, and description of the problem.  Alternative means of filing complaints, such as personal interviews or a tape recording of the complaint, will be made available for persons with disabilities upon request.

The complaint should be submitted by the grievant and/or his/her designee as soon as possible but no later than 60 calendar days after the alleged violation to:

Lori Ikenaga, ADA Coordinator
State of Hawaiʻi
Department of Budget and Finance
P. O.  Box 150
Honolulu, Hawaii 96810
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  (808) 586-1589

Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the complaint, the ADA Coordinator or designee will meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and the possible resolutions.  Within 15 calendar days of the meeting, the ADA Coordinator or designee will respond in writing, and where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, such as large print, Braille, or audio tape.  The response will explain the position of the DBF and offer options for substantive resolution of the complaint, including how to appeal the response.

If the response by the ADA Coordinator or designee does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the complainant and/or his/her designee may appeal the decision within 15 calendar days after receipt of the response to the ADA Coordinator] or designee.

Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the appeal, the ADA Coordinator or designee will meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions.  Within 15 calendar days after the meeting, the ADA Coordinator or designee will respond in writing, and, where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, with a final resolution of the complaint.

All written complaints and appeals received by the ADA Coordinator or designee and their responses will be retained by the DBF for at least three years.

File an Official Complaint

If the grievance process does not resolve your issue, official complaints under HRS §368-1.5 can be submitted to the Hawaiʻi Civil Rights Commission (HCRC), specifically in situations where a person may, by reason of their disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination by state agencies, or under any program or activity receiving state financial assistance.

Instructions for filing a complaint can be found on the HCRC website.

The information on this page was last updated on October 22, 2025.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer – State of Hawaii Investor Relations

Disclaimer

Investor Relations, State of Hawaii, Division of Budget & Finance

This investor relations website of the State of Hawaii, Department of Budget and Finance, provides access to the electronic version of selected State of Hawaii municipal bond program information. Your access and use of this website is subject to the following terms and conditions and all applicable laws. By accessing and browsing this website, you accept these terms and conditions without limitation or qualification.

The only information that is posted with the intention of reaching the investing public, including bondholders, rating analysts, financial advisors, or any other members of the investor relations investment community, is located on this investor relations website. The information in this website is not intended to serve as legal, accounting or tax advice or to replace any information or consultation provided by a professional financial advisor. There may be other documents containing relevant information regarding the State which may be available from other sources.

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