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SB 614

AN ACT REESTABLISHING THE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE AND REQUIRING PERFORMANCE AUDITS BY THE AUDITORS OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Paul Cicarella

Connecticut bill reinstates legislative oversight committee and requires performance audits of state agencies to assess program efficiency and taxpayer value.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Government Oversight
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Bill Summary · SB 614

Legislative bill overview

SB 614 reestablishes Connecticut's Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee, a legislative oversight body, and mandates that the Auditors of Public Accounts conduct performance audits of state programs and agencies. The bill essentially reinstates a dormant oversight mechanism and expands the auditing requirements for state government operations.

Why is this important

Performance audits examine whether government programs are operating efficiently and achieving their intended goals—distinct from financial audits that check for accounting accuracy. This bill would create systematic oversight of how tax dollars are spent and whether programs deliver value, potentially identifying waste or inefficiencies across state agencies.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation: Requiring expanded performance audits may increase costs for the Auditors' office, raising questions about whether existing budgets suffice or if new funding is needed
  • Committee scope and authority: The reestablished committee's jurisdiction and enforcement powers are unclear—what happens if audits reveal problems but the committee lacks authority to mandate changes
  • Prioritization concerns: With limited audit resources, stakeholders may disagree about which agencies or programs should be audited first, creating political pressure

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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