When the application of any rule in this chapter would create undue hardship for the employee or substantial injury to the interests of the State, the comptroller may waive any part of the rules contained herein as is necessary and proper to avoid such hardship or injury and determine the amount of a reasonable and necessary allowance. Any such waiver by the comptroller shall be documented, and one copy shall be transmitted to the governor.
Haw. Code R. § 3-10-14