The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 7090, aims to amend Section 2-90 of the general statutes concerning the Auditors of Public Accounts. Key changes include the requirement for the auditors to submit an annual proposed schedule of audits to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly responsible for government oversight, starting December 1, 2025. The bill allows this committee to request more frequent audits of state agencies, particularly in cases where previous audits have revealed significant violations of state statutes or regulations. Additionally, the auditors are mandated to include performance examinations in their audits if requested by the relevant legislative committees.

The bill also introduces several new provisions while repealing existing language. Notably, it specifies that the auditors may retain independent auditors to assist in their work and emphasizes the importance of examining performance in achieving legislative goals. Furthermore, it clarifies that all state agencies must provide access to their records and accounts upon demand, and it establishes confidentiality requirements for certain audit-related information. The effective date for these changes is set for October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 2-90