Piscopo Supports Greater Oversight of Government Spending
Key Takeaways
- Rep. John Piscopo backs H.B. 5309 to tighten oversight of legislative-directed funding
- House passes H.B. 5309 unanimously, sending the bill to the Senate
- Bill mandates transparency on recipients amid reports of nonprofit financial mismanagement
- Lawmakers push accountability to prevent waste and political leverage of taxpayer dollars
HARTFORD – The House of Representatives addressed concerns over wasteful government spending by taking up H.B. 5309, An Act Requiring Transparency and Additional Oversight of the Distribution of Certain Legislative-Directed Funds. State Rep. John Piscopo (R-76) voted in support of the bill.
“This is the first step in cracking down on historically questionable spending practices. The organizations that partner with the state are overwhelmingly great stewards of state resources. However, there should be greater transparency regarding recipients, especially in light of reports that funding has been wasted or used as political leverage,” said Piscopo.
The bill follows increased scrutiny of state funding to nonprofits, including a Hartford organization flagged for financial mismanagement after receiving millions in taxpayer dollars. The issue intensified concerns raised during the 2025 budget debate.
After passing unanimously in the House, the bill now heads to the Senate for further consideration.