Trustees adopt temporary-assignment policy with limits, tiered pay differentials and oversight

Aug 20, 2025

After extended debate and an amendment, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs board approved a temporary-assignment policy that requires certification of need, prioritizes internal candidates one tier below vacancies, caps assignments at 90 days (with one optional 90‑day extension, maximum 180 days) and sets 10%/5% pay differentials.

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The Office of Hawaiian Affairs board of trustees approved a policy to standardize temporary assignments (TAs) for OHA staff, adding certification and prioritization requirements, limits on duration and a tiered temporary-pay differential.

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