CT SB00251

Auditors of Public Accounts gain subpoena power to summon witnesses, require production of documents, and administer oaths during investigations of unauthorized, illegal, or irregular handling of state or quasi-public agency funds

Private entities receiving $25,000 or more annually in state funds for housing or human services must receive physical site visits from auditors as part of their audit

Auditors may require additional transaction information beyond initial sampling from contracted private entities and mandate additional review of findings based on such sampling

Auditors may establish performance and accountability standards for agencies with substantial statutory/regulatory violations related to contracts, and may require agencies to meet these standards before renewing those contracts

Effective October 1, 2026, auditors must submit proposed annual audit schedules to the General Assembly's Government Oversight committee by July 1 each year