CT HB05247

Auditors of Public Accounts may delay reporting certain unauthorized fund expenditures if a state or quasi-public agency is still investigating the matter, but must immediately notify the Attorney General of any decision to delay.

State agencies and quasi-public agencies must promptly notify the Auditors of Public Accounts and Comptroller of unauthorized, illegal, irregular or unsafe handling of funds or resource breakdowns, with aggregate reporting permitted at the auditors' discretion.

Auditors of Public Accounts must report to the joint standing committee on government administration if any state agency or quasi-public agency fails to provide required notifications within 30 days of discovery.

Expands whistleblower protections to include Probate Court employees and clarifies retaliation complaint procedures through human rights referees; prohibits state agencies from making severance payments to avoid litigation without Attorney General settlement agreements or Governor authorization.

Changes Bradley Enterprise Fund audit requirement from annual to biennial; amends foundation audit procedures and deadlines; modifies university construction contracting rules; repeals several statutory provisions related to state contractor reporting.