The proposed General Assembly Raised Bill No. 251 seeks to enhance the authority and operational efficiency of the Auditors of Public Accounts in Connecticut. It repeals Section 2-90 of the 2026 supplement to the general statutes and introduces new provisions that empower auditors to determine the scope and frequency of their audits. The bill mandates annual audits of the Treasurer's and Comptroller's accounts, as well as biennial audits of various state entities, including private entities receiving significant state funding. Key insertions include the ability for auditors to require additional transaction information from private entities and the requirement for auditors to visit the principal offices of private entities receiving $25,000 or more in state funds for housing or human services. The bill also expands auditors' investigative powers, allowing them to summon witnesses and require document production during investigations of unauthorized handling of state funds.

Additionally, the bill establishes accountability measures for state agencies and quasi-public agencies by requiring them to report corrective actions within six months if they receive a report from the Auditors identifying violations of state statutes or regulations. It allows auditors to set performance and accountability standards for agencies with significant contract-related violations and mandates that all audit reports be retained for a minimum of five years. The bill ensures that agencies must provide auditors with access to their records and addresses confidentiality concerns by exempting certain audit information from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. The legislation is set to take effect on October 1, 2026, and aims to improve the auditing process through enhanced oversight and accountability mechanisms.