Case Supports Bill to Improve Government Spending Transparency
Key Takeaways
- Rep. Jay Case backs H.B. 5309 to increase oversight of legislative-directed funding
- Bill requires greater transparency and reporting for grants to nonprofits and community groups
- Measure responds to concerns over alleged mismanagement of millions in taxpayer dollars
- House passed the bill unanimously; it now advances to the Senate for consideration
HARTFORD – State Rep. Jay Case (R-Winsted) this week supported legislation aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in state spending.
H.B. 5309, An Act Requiring Transparency and Additional Oversight of the Distribution of Certain Legislative-Directed Funds, was among the final bills considered by the House of Representatives this session and received broad bipartisan support.
“The partnerships we have with nonprofit and community-based organizations across the state are essential to delivering quality services,” said Rep. Case. “However, when the system is abused and funding allocations are perceived as political favors, swift action is necessary. This bill takes two important steps: it increases transparency in state spending and begins to restore public trust in the work being done in Hartford.”
The legislation comes amid heightened scrutiny of state funding to nonprofits, including concerns surrounding a Hartford-based organization flagged for financial mismanagement after receiving millions in taxpayer dollars. These issues were further amplified during the 2025 budget debate.
After passing unanimously in the House, the bill now heads to the Senate for further consideration.