In addition, Section 4-61dd of the Connecticut General Statutes is known as the Whistleblower Act. Employees may also file a written complaint regarding corruption, unethical practices, violation of state laws or regulations, mismanagement, gross waste of funds, abuse of authority and/or danger to the public safety with the Auditors of Public Accounts. If you file such a complaint with the State Auditors, you may be treated as a whistleblower. Whistleblowers are provided confidentiality and protection from retaliation for bringing the claim. More information regarding this process can be obtained by contacting the Auditors of Public Accounts. To contact the Auditors of Public Accounts please call or write:
Auditors of Public Accounts
Attention: Maura Pardo, Administrative Auditor
165 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: (959) 710-5605
Toll Free within Connecticut: (800) 797-1702
Email: wbcomplaints@cga.ct.gov
For more information about submitting a complaint to the Auditors of Public Accounts, please visit their webpage at: https://wp.cga.ct.gov/apa/take-action/whistleblower-complaints/