In the first half of 2011, we stabilized our financial situation by making prudent use of the resources we had and making tough decisions with a constant eye on the future. From December 2010 to the end of this fiscal year on June 30, 2011, we overcame a $214 million deficit, and for the first time in three years, we are entering the new fiscal year in the black. Still, big challenges remain.

Our Administration has gone through a detailed process examining all government activities. With the budget we have, we are implementing a comprehensive action plan to meet our current and long-term challenges.

Our New Day Plan is committed to three waves of change that comprise a winning strategy for Hawai’i. Click here to download a pdf of the status report, “When Hawaii Works, Hawaii Wins.” Or click on the headings below to view the report sections online.

GROWING A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY

• New Day Work Projects
• Renewable Energy
• Food Security
• Innovation Economy
• Improvements on Public Lands
• Environmental Stewardship
• Culture, Arts, Creative Industries

INVESTING IN PEOPLE

• Early Childhood
• Education and Workforce Development
• Healthcare Transformation
• Safety Net, Homelessness, Public Safety
• Housing

TRANSFORMING GOVERNMENT

• Information Technology
• Fiscal Management
• Operations Management
• Customer Service
• Civil Defense and Security