Substitute House Bill No. 6887, also known as Public Act No. 25-71, mandates the Board of Regents for Higher Education and the Board of Trustees of The University of Connecticut to adopt or update management and fiscal accountability policies by January 1, 2026. These policies must cover the use of purchasing cards, state vehicles, and residency requirements for certain executive positions, as well as the provision of uniform training for executives and staff. Specifically, the bill requires that any employment contracts for the chancellor of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities and the president of The University of Connecticut include a stipulation for maintaining primary residency in the state.

Additionally, the bill establishes the appointment of a compliance officer by the Board of Regents, tasked with conducting regular audits of records and expenditures to ensure compliance with laws and policies, as well as the reliability of financial reporting. The bill also repeals and replaces Section 2-53l of the general statutes to enhance the transparency of state expenditures by requiring the maintenance of searchable online databases that include expenditures from state and quasi-public agencies, as well as constituent units of the state system of higher education. The new language emphasizes the inclusion of disaggregated payments and data related to contracts, grants, payroll, and pensions.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill:
HED Joint Favorable Substitute:
File No. 158:
APP Joint Favorable:
File No. 980: 2-53l
Public Act No. 25-71: 2-53l