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STATE OF CONNECTICUT
Auditors of Public Accounts
John C. Geragosian • Craig A. Miner

Mission and Duties

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Our Mission

To provide independent, unbiased, and objective opinions and recommendations on the operations of state government and the state's effectiveness in safeguarding resources.

Our Duties

  • Determining whether state and quasi-public agencies comply with applicable state and federal law, regulations, and policies.
  • Determining whether state resources are properly used and prudently safeguarded.
  • Attesting to the fairness of the state's financial statements and certifying them.
  • Performing the annual Federal Single Audit required by the federal government.
  • Evaluating state agencies' economy, efficiency, and effectiveness using available resources.
  • Evaluating program results by weighing costs and benefits through performance audits.
  • Ensuring all audit results are properly disclosed to agency management and the public.
  • Investigating whistleblower matters.