The vital records where used to verify the facts of the vital event. That is what has been certified.
Onaka's statment has the appearance of certifying the facts, but it does not "certify that the above is a true and correct copy of the original on file"
Yes, that is slippery language. If you don't like it, take it up with those who uttered it.
§338-14.3 Verification in lieu of a certified copy.
(b) A verification shall be considered for all purposes certification that the vital event did occur and that the facts of the event are as stated by the applicant.
Onaka's statment has the appearance of certifying the facts, but it does not "certify that the above is a true and correct copy of the original on file"
Bennett did not ask Hawaii to verify that the LFBC was a true and correct copy of the original because it is not a copy of the original. He asked Hawaii to verify that the copy of Obama's LFBC he submitted was "a true and accurate representation of the original record in your files." Onaka did that and way, way more.