Positive Audit Bodes Well for Honolulu's Skyline Project, but Challenges Remain

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The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) announced a positive outcome from its recent annual audit, signaling financial health for the agency overseeing the $10 billion-plus Skyline rail project. Despite the favorable audit results, the project continues to face scrutiny regarding its budget and ongoing operational challenges.

Aerial view of Waikiki's beachfront with skyscrapers and palm trees under a bright sky.
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The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) recently released the results of its annual financial audit, which the agency characterized as “positive” for the organization charged with building Honolulu's ambitious Skyline project. This announcement, made on Friday, December 20, 2025, offers a glimmer of good news for the project, which has been the target of public and industry criticism due to its escalating costs and delayed completion dates. The audit's findings are a critical indicator of HART's financial stability as it moves forward with the multi-billion dollar infrastructure endeavor, and may help secure future funding.

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