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ConnecticutSB 002472026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE AUDITORS OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS.
Sponsored By: Government Oversight Committee
Signed by Governor
Summary
To implement the recommendations of the Auditors of Public Accounts submitted in their most recent annual report, including to require Governor or Attorney General approval for additional agreements with state employees over a certain amount, require agreements with foundations to provide when foundations will reimburse the expenses, salaries and benefits of state employees providing services for the foundation, remove the Comptroller from the Treasurer's audit, remove the State Contracting Standard Board's ability to request the auditors to conduct its audits, modify provisions concerning state agency contracts and agreements for auditing services, add a time frame for quasi-public agency annual reports to the auditors and provide that the annual comprehensive financial review of the Technical Services Revolving Fund is performed as part of the audit of the State Comptroller's annual comprehensive financial report.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
State employees face separation payment cap
Beginning October 1, 2026, Connecticut state agencies generally cannot pay resigning or retiring employees more than $50,000 under covered arrangements. The cap covers payments to avoid potential lawsuits and payments under agreements not to speak negatively about the agency. It also covers other agreements barring work while regular pay and benefits continue. Exceptions include authorized leave during disciplinary investigations, Attorney General settlements, and Governor approval. Payments required by union agreements, employment contracts, or state or federal law are also exempt.
State employees keep protected complaint rights
Beginning October 1, 2026, covered agreements cannot stop employees from using specified Connecticut whistleblower and complaint channels. This protection covers making complaints and sharing information under sections 4-61dd and 4-276 through 4-280. It applies to settlements, agreements not to speak negatively about the agency, and other covered agreements.
State audit contracts require advance notice
Beginning October 1, 2026, Connecticut agencies must notify the Auditors of Public Accounts before entering or changing audit contracts. Notice is due at least 15 days beforehand. Agencies must ensure providers share audit-related information with the state auditors on request and supply requested audit copies. Agencies no longer have to wait for the state auditors' advice before proceeding.
Written agreements govern foundation staff costs
For agreements entered into or renewed beginning October 1, 2026, written terms govern state payments for foundation staff. The state may pay salaries, benefits, and expenses for foundation officers or workers who are state employees. These payments require a written agreement between the state agency and foundation. The agreement must state whether the foundation will repay costs for state employees providing services and, if so, how much.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Government Oversight Committee
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Eric C. Berthel
Republican • Senate
Gale L. Mastrofrancesco
Republican • House
Heather S. Somers
Republican • Senate
John A. Kissel
Republican • Senate
Kenneth Gucker
Democratic • House
Paul Cicarella
Republican • Senate
Rob Sampson
Republican • Senate
Stephen G. Harding
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/17/2026
GOS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/17/2026
House Roll Call Vote 306
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/17/2026
Senate Roll Call Vote 48
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor
6/4/2026legislatureTransmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
5/26/2026legislatureTransmitted to the Secretary of State
5/26/2026legislaturePublic Act 26-109
5/19/2026legislatureIn Concurrence
5/6/2026legislatureHouse Passed
5/6/2026HouseHouse Calendar Number 379
4/9/2026HouseFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
4/9/2026HouseSenate Passed
4/8/2026SenateFile Number 287
4/1/2026legislatureSenate Calendar Number 198
4/1/2026SenateFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
4/1/2026SenateReported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
4/1/2026legislatureReferred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/31/26 5:00 PM
3/26/2026legislatureFiled with Legislative Commissioners' Office
3/17/2026legislatureJoint Favorable
3/17/2026legislaturePublic Hearing 03/03
2/27/2026legislatureReferred to Joint Committee on Government Oversight
2/19/2026legislature
Bill Text
Public Act No. 26-109
5/19/2026
File No. 287
4/1/2026
GOS Joint Favorable
3/17/2026
Raised Bill
2/19/2026
Bill Analysis For File Copy 287
Fiscal Note For File Copy 287
GOS Joint Fav. Rpt
GOS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)
House Roll Call Vote 306
Senate Roll Call Vote 48
Summary for Public Act No. 26-109
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