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Audit: ethics office posted $50,000 in receipts late
Staffing issues within the fiscal unit at the Office of State Ethics led to over $50,000 in receipts being posted later than the 24-hour period required by state law, according to a recent audit. The audit, conducted by the state Auditors of Public Accounts, reviewed various operations within the Office of State Ethics (OSE) for […] The post Audit: ethics office posted $50,000 in receipts late appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
DEEP Commissioner Dykes ducking contract audit for ten months
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) appears to be ducking the State Contracting Standards Board (SCSB), by not responding to the board’s statutorily required audit requests over the last ten months, according to letters and emails received by Inside Investigator. Contracting with outside vendors makes up billions of Connecticut’s budget each year […] The post DEEP Commissioner Dykes ducking contract audit for ten months appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Former DRS director appeals court loss over termination
Former Department of Revenue Services (DRS) Tax Legal Director Marilee Corr Clark has appealed a Superior Court decision upholding her 2020 termination from Connecticut’s tax collecting agency, the culmination of several years of conflict between Clark and First Assistant Commissioner Louis Bucari that involved claims of a hostile work environment, a monetary settlement with DRS, and legislation submitted […] The post Former DRS director appeals court loss over termination appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Audit: SERC underreported millions in expenses
The State Education Resource Center (SERC) underreported expenditures by millions, according to a new report from the Connecticut State Auditors of Public Accounts. Under state law, quasi-public agencies like the SERC are required to report spending to the Office of the State Comptroller so that these expenses can be included in a public spending database. […] The post Audit: SERC underreported millions in expenses appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Attorney Karolyn Ryan Challenges DCF’s FOIA Denials
Attorney Karolyn Ryan shares the latest on her FOIC complaint against DCF for their denial of her requests into infant referrals. The post Attorney Karolyn Ryan Challenges DCF’s FOIA Denials appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
OLR: Over 100 bill concepts incorporated into other legislation
Concepts from over two dozen pieces of different legislation were incorporated into an omnibus bonding bill passed by the legislature in May. The legislature’s Office of Legislative Research (OLR) released a bill tracking report on July 16 detailing bill concepts that did not make it out of their originating committee but were incorporated in other […] The post OLR: Over 100 bill concepts incorporated into other legislation appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
FOIC Clears New Haven school in Video Dispute, Parent Outraged
New Haven Public School was cleared by FOIC after failing to properly document a bus incident that left aparent's special needs son traumatized. The post FOIC Clears New Haven school in Video Dispute, Parent Outraged appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
CSDE: 11 teacher shortage areas for next school year
Connecticut faces a statewide special education teacher shortage for all grades during the 2024-2025 school year. It also faces shortages in other subject areas and grades. The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) recently announced it has identified 11 teacher certification endorsement areas where demand for teachers is higher than the number of teachers available. […] The post CSDE: 11 teacher shortage areas for next school year appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
New nonprofit building information network to combat domestic abuse
A new nonprofit organization based in Westport, Connecticut is aiming to become a centralized information hub for victims and survivors of domestic abuse, connecting them to information and services to help not only navigate and leave abusive relationships but also deal with post-separation abuse. Founder of Rock the Walls Foundation Inc., Lisa Pinney-Keusch, says that […] The post New nonprofit building information network to combat domestic abuse appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
OPM “Fair Share” Contract Includes Project Advisory Committee
A project advisory committee OPM stated was not required as part of the fair share housing study is outlined in a consultant contract. The post OPM “Fair Share” Contract Includes Project Advisory Committee appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Middletown paying retired fire chief $72,000 per year under no-bid contract
The City of Middletown awarded a no-bid contract to retired fire chief Robert Kronenberger who is also receiving a city pension. The post Middletown paying retired fire chief $72,000 per year under no-bid contract appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Connecticut population boom goes bust after Census error
An error by the Census Bureau means the much-praised population boom for CT in 2021 never actually happened. The post Connecticut population boom goes bust after Census error appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Limited: Examining Right to Read Waiver Determinations
Controversy ensued after waiver decisions for the state's Right to Read law were released. We examined the process, findings, and responses. The post Limited: Examining Right to Read Waiver Determinations appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Senate Republicans respond to Lamont’s PURA appointment
Republican lawmakers released a statement yesterday in response to Gov. Lamont’s announcing the retirement of Public Utilities Regulation Authority (PURA) Vice Chairman John Betkoski III, and Lamont’s appointment of David Arconti Jr. as PURA Commissioner. Senator Ryan Fazio (Greenwich), Ranking Senator on the Energy and Technology Committee, and Senate Republican Leader Stephen Harding (Brookfield), called […] The post Senate Republicans respond to Lamont’s PURA appointment appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Is your neighborhood at risk in extreme weather?
When Connecticut experiences an extreme weather event, how much are you and your family at risk? A new dashboard from the Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation (CIRCA) at the University of Connecticut aims to help answer that question, down to your street. In the Climate Change Vulnerability Index (CCVI), researchers at CIRCA developed an equation to […] The post Is your neighborhood at risk in extreme weather? appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Lamont nominates David Arconti as PURA Commissioner
Earlier today, Gov. Ned Lamont announced his nomination of David Arconti Jr. to serve as commissioner of the state’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA). Lamont also announced that longtime Vice Chairman John Betkoski III would be retiring at the end of the year. “I am truly honored to have this opportunity to serve as a […] The post Lamont nominates David Arconti as PURA Commissioner appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Senators Murphy, Blumenthal call for scrutiny of T-Mobile merger
Yesterday, Connecticut Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal joined Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, in writing a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requesting them to “closely scrutinize” T-Mobile’s proposed $4.4 billion purchase of UScellular. “As […] The post Senators Murphy, Blumenthal call for scrutiny of T-Mobile merger appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Audit: DOL had hundreds of backlogged complaints
A recent audit of the Department of Labor’s Wage and Workplace Standards Division found a backlog of hundreds of complaints, some of which had been unassigned for more than two years. The WWSD oversees the state’s labor law and regulations, including regulating wages and working conditions affecting approximately 1.6 million of the state’s workers. Workers […] The post Audit: DOL had hundreds of backlogged complaints appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Regulation committee rejects abortions change
The legislature’s Regulation Review Committee voted at its most recent meeting to reject proposed changes to regulations affecting abortions performed in the state. Members present at the July 23 meeting voted to accept the Legislative Commissioner’s Office recommendation to reject the proposed changes without prejudice. The proposed regulations primarily incorporated changes from a 2022 law, […] The post Regulation committee rejects abortions change appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Fair Share advisory committee gets canceled after transparency issues raised
An advisory committee to consult Connecticut towns' fair share of affordable housing was canceled after transparency issues were raised. The post Fair Share advisory committee gets canceled after transparency issues raised appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
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