CT HB06669

Establishes a new Office of the Inspector General, effective October 1, 2015, to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in state agencies and quasi-public agencies, and to evaluate economy and efficiency in governmental operations.

Inspector General appointed by the Auditors of Public Accounts with advice and consent of either house of the General Assembly, serves a five-year term, and can be removed for just cause including material neglect of duty, gross misconduct, or felony conviction.

Grants Inspector General authority to conduct inspections and investigations, access all governmental records and data, apply for subpoenas, and make recommendations to the Governor, General Assembly, and law enforcement agencies when fraud, waste, or violations are discovered.

Requires all records of the Office relating to inspections, inquiries, or investigations to remain confidential until all actions are concluded and final judgments rendered, except as deemed appropriate by the Inspector General.

Modifies existing statutes to direct state officials, auditors, and agencies to report suspected violations and fraudulent activities to the Inspector General in addition to other authorities, and expands whistleblower protections for employees reporting misconduct.