CULTURE OF CORRUPTION
GOV. LAMONT & CT DEMOCRATS’
CT REPUBLICANS PROPOSAL
Expand Inspector General (“IG”) responsibilities to investigate fraud, waste and abuse in the expenditure or use of state resources
- Review Auditors’ reports on Agencies and investigate findings of waste, fraud and abuse of state resources
- Intake complaints, including from whistleblowers
- Intake referrals from the Auditors and state agencies
- Existing subpoena power would apply
- Refer cases to state/federal authorities
- Recommend policies to limit fraud/waste
- Review/make recommendations on legislation
- Possible authority to seek restitution (Mass. model)
- Submit reports to General Assembly annually starting in 2026
WHAT ISSUES MATTER THE MOST TO YOU?
Follow What’s Happening Inside State Government
Auditors of Public Accounts
The Auditors of Public Accounts serve as an independent body, offering impartial evaluations and recommendations to enhance the efficiency and accountability of state government operations. Its work supports state agencies in maintaining sound financial management. Additionally, it assess the accuracy of the state’s financial reports and ensure that federal funds allocated to Connecticut are used in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines.
Here are some highlights from the auditors’ work:
CT attorney general overpaid worker $22,000 in unused sick leave
Connecticut State Colleges and Universities Executive Leadership Spending
CT Department of Aging and Disability Services faulted for overpaying sick leave
CT Office of Policy and Management failed to control overtime
CT comptroller failed to verify millions paid for health claims
