CT SB00486

State employees with access to federal tax information must undergo criminal background checks at least every five years, establishing a fixed minimum interval rather than deferring to U.S. Department of Treasury requirements.

Applicants, employees seeking transfers, and current employees in positions involving federal tax information must disclose any criminal convictions or pending charges in writing and submit to fingerprinting.

Both the agency with custody of federal tax information and the Department of Administrative Services share responsibility for administering background check requirements.

Contractors and subcontractors accessing federal tax information must complete background checks before starting work and at least every five years thereafter.

The bill takes effect upon passage and amends Section 5-207a of the general statutes.