CT SB00247

State agency payments exceeding $50,000 to resigning or retiring employees to avoid litigation or under nondisparagement agreements now require approval through settlement agreements by the Attorney General, Governor authorization, collective bargaining agreements, or employment contracts, effective October 1, 2026.

Written agreements between state agencies and affiliated foundations must specify whether and how foundations will reimburse expenses, salaries, and benefits of state employees providing services to the foundation.

The Comptroller is removed from participating in the annual audit of the Treasurer's books and accounts, leaving the Auditors of Public Accounts solely responsible for this function.

State agencies purchasing auditing services must notify the Auditors of Public Accounts 15 days in advance and ensure contracts require auditors to share information with state auditors upon request, but agencies no longer need to wait for the Auditors to advise whether they could perform the audit themselves.

Quasi-public agencies must submit their annual reports to the Governor and Auditors of Public Accounts within six months after the end of their fiscal year, establishing a specific deadline where none previously existed.