Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 40-89

  • 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.

The comptroller shall establish new accounts for all special and revolving funds on July 1 of each fiscal year. All unencumbered cash balances for special and revolving funds established in previous years shall be deposited in the appropriate account for the current fiscal year unless otherwise provided by law; provided that this section shall not apply to those funds which are designated by either the legislature or the director of finance for transfer to the general fund.