Off the News: Audit city hiring practices

The Honolulu City Council should vote to audit the selection and hiring processes of the Department of Human Resources, which reportedly takes more than a year to process certain hires submitted by city agencies and departments.

With about 3,000 positions open out of 11,600 — just over 25% of city jobs — including key positions with Honolulu’s Police, Environmental Services, and Parks and Recreation departments, this slow roll to hire is a problem that needs solving.

“Why is it taking so long?” asked City Council Chairman Tommy Waters, who introduced the bill. The public deserves to know.