The audit did not review interactions between school districts and the school construction grants program, administered by Kosta Diamantis.
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CT Port Authority is likely to ask for more money for State Pier
Last year, CT Port Authority promised that taxpayers would not need to contribute any more money to the New London State Pier redevelopment.
Lamont, General Assembly begin new terms on upbeat notes
CT Democrats have solid majorities and no deep schisms in their caucuses. Rep. Matt Ritter and Sen. Martin Looney were reelected as leaders.
BEST OF 2022: Connecticut towns got $1.5 billion from feds. They’ve budgeted roughly 1% for housing
The failure to spend federal stimulus funds on housing is a missed opportunity to make CT a more affordable place to live, advocates say.
BEST OF 2022: Overdue fire inspections: Waterbury fatal blazes highlight statewide problem
CT fire marshals say they can’t always meet the requirement that every residence with three or more units be inspected annually.
BEST OF 2022: Connecticut municipalities using federal ARPA funds to expand police surveillance tools
The equipment purchases were supported by local leaders, but some residents wondered if the federal funding could be put to better use.
BEST OF 2022: Billions collected, millions returned: How Connecticut and its politicians kept unclaimed money from the public
Amounts under $50 weren’t visible on Connecticut’s unclaimed property website — but they added up to more than $40 million.
CT DOC chief: Hotel program abuse could lead to criminal charges
Commissioner Angel Quiros said corrections staff who his agency finds abused a COVID hotel program will face criminal charges.
CT State Pier construction manager, contracts to face state scrutiny
State officials plan to investigate how one company was able to recommend itself for over $87 million in work at the State Pier in New London.
Funcionarios de CT abusaron del programa de hotel pandémico, según auditoría
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CT corrections officers abused pandemic hotel program, audit says
CT corrections officers used a program meant to shelter them during COVID-19 to book wedding lodging and house their families, an audit says.
CT police: Updated ‘red flag’ law used largely for suicide threats
The number of cases using CT’s “red flag” law has increased sharply since June 1, and police are using it more to deal with suicide threats.
Defendant in West Haven trial guilty of fraud, conspiracy
John Trasacco was found guilty after days of testimony from West Haven officials, federal agents and Michael DiMassa, a former CT lawmaker.
Jury to begin deliberations in West Haven fraud case Friday
Attorneys delivered closing arguments in a high-profile criminal trial that included allegations of fraud in West Haven city government.
Final witnesses called in West Haven fraud trial
After two days of testimony from former state Rep. Michael DiMassa, West Haven Mayor Nancy Rossi was not called to the stand during the local corruption trial.