Granby Sen. Witkos Applauds Committee Passage of Inspector General Bill

Senate Republican leaders applauded a legislative committee’s passage of proposed legislation that would establish an independent Office of the Inspector General to combat waste and corruption in government.

The position would have power to audit state government and have access to all state agency records. It would also have power to subpoena information and documents and respond to complaints from employees whose confidentiality would be protected.

“Despite numerous scandals and allegations of state government waste and abuses, this proposal has been rejected every year,” said State Sen. Len Fasano (R-North Haven) who is the senate minority leader. “This year, I hope the Connecticut legislature will send this bill to the governor’s desk so that it becomes state law. Let’s take a step toward preventing fraud, waste and abuse before it happens instead of after the fact.”

The bill was passed unanimously by the Government Administration and Elections Committee on March 9 and will now move to the House of Representatives.

“This is an important step in moving towards a more transparent government,” said State Sen. Kevin Witkos (R-Canton), who is the senate minority leader pro tempore.