Independent institutions that check this jurisdiction's own power — audit, ombudsman, inspector general, civilian review, ethics, and grand-jury bodies established by statute.
Connecticut is audited by two Auditors of Public Accounts — one from each major political party — jointly elected by the General Assembly. This bipartisan structure provides structural protection...
Read scorecard → 02 OmbudsmanCreated by Public Act 22-18 (2022) and housed within the Office of Governmental Accountability, the Correction Ombudsman investigates complaints from incarcerated people in DOC facilities,...
Read scorecard → 03 Inspector GeneralCreated by Connecticut's 2020 Police Accountability Act (PA 20-1) and operational since late 2021, the OIG is a separate office within the Division of Criminal Justice. The Inspector General — a...
Read scorecard → 04 Ethics CommissionThe Connecticut Office of State Ethics administers the Code of Ethics for public officials and state employees and enforces lobbyist registration requirements.
Read scorecard → 05 Civilian ReviewThe Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POSTC) is within the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. Under CGS §7-294d it has binding authority to certify, suspend,...
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