Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 46-41

  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all counties shall maintain accounting and financial records on a fiscal year basis, beginning on July 1 or another day of a calendar year and ending on the appropriate day of the next succeeding calendar year. Counties may prepare a budget for a one- or two-year period; provided that accounting and financial records are maintained on a fiscal year basis as described above.