Audit
Connecticut Auditors of Public Accounts
APA-CT
65/100
Summary
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 against partisan influence on audit findings.
Independence Scorecard
65/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 23 — Auditors of Public Accounts
- Citation
- Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 2-90 to 2-93
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
State agencies, quasi-public agencies, and recipients of state grants