Section 3-131-6 - Report of findings and corrective actions(a) The purchasing agency shall consult with the chief procurement officer on all procurement violations and provide a report of findings and corrective actions that shall include, at a minimum: (1) The facts and circumstances leading to the need for the good or service, including the explanation as to why established procedures were not followed;(2) Whether there are any indications of intent to deliberately evade established purchasing procedures;(3) Any lack of procurement information or training;(4) Whether this is the first occurrence; and(5) Whether appropriate written assurance and safeguards have been established to preclude a subsequent unauthorized procurement.(b) If the head of the purchasing agency determines that payment to a vendor is also required, the head of the purchasing agency shall include a request for after-the-fact payment approval in the report of findings and corrective actions to the chief financial officer.(c) If the chief procurement officer disapproves the purchasing agency's report of findings and corrective actions, the provisions of section 3-131-4(d) shall apply.[Eff 12/15/95; comp 11/17/97; am and comp 11/25/02; am and comp AUG 24 2009] (Auth: HRS § 103D-202) (Imp: HRS § 103D-106)