Special Reports

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• DAS IT Optimization Legislative Presentation

  A reorganized IT solutions Bureau within DAS provides greater economies of scale, more consistent standards and control, greater automation and a critical mass of technology competencies, while also having the flexibility and mobility to respond to agency needs

• State of Connecticut School Construction Grant Program Audit

  DAS retained an outside firm, Marcum LLP, to review school construction audits performed from January 2018 through December 2021. The report assesses the school project audits’ compliance with the DAS established Audit Program and Compliance Checklist. DAS has adopted all recommendations outlined in the report and is committed to maintaining efficiency, consistency, and transparency for all of its programs.

• School Safety Infrastructure Council Final Report

  Recognizing the need for an “all hazards” emergency preparedness and response capability, and driven by the threat of school violence in Connecticut schools and particularly by the December 14, 2012 Newtown shootings, Connecticut state government has re-evaluated its role as a partner in ensuring the safety and security of the state’s local educational facilities.

• A Report on Public Act 22-25, An Act Concerning the CT Clean Air Act

  The feasibility of a competitive bid process, procurement of electric vehicles and more.

• DAS Appointment to Bureau of Services for Persons Who Are Deaf, Deafblind, or Hard of Hearing

  Connecticut Public Act 24-81 Section 68 requires each state agency to appoint an employee to serve as a point of contact for the Bureau of Services for Persons Who Are Deaf, Deafblind or Hard of Hearing to resolve concerns.

• Blockchain RFI Report to Commerce and GAE

  DAS issued an RFI under Connecticut GSA to acquire information to gain a better understanding of blockchain technology and how the business community can help the State further technological advancements in the State of Connecticut.

• DAS CPA Report Review Letter (March 9, 2023)

• DAS Response to Special Act 23-19 | An Act Concerning a Study of Pathways to State Employment

  DAS studied the hiring practices of state agencies for positions in state service, and the following are DAS' responses regarding the two required subjects of Special Act 23-19

• DAS CPA Report Review Letter (December 8, 2022)

• DAS, OCME and DMHAS Bridgeport Garage Report - April 2025

  In accordance with Sec. 112 of Public Act 23‐205 - OCME and Bridgeport Garage Projects

• 2024 State of Connecticut Executive Branch Artificial Intelligence Inventory

  Public Act No. 23-16, Section 1, effective July 1, 2023, directs the Department of Administrative Services to conduct an annual inventory of all systems that employ artificial intelligence and are used by any state agency.

• Whiting Forensic Hospital Physician Salary Review

  Public Act No. 22-45, directs DMHAS, in collaboration with DAS, to evaluate the state service classifications for physicians and senior level clinicians to determine if they are in the appropriate compensation plans needed to attract and retain employees.

• DAS CPA Report Review Letter (July 1, 2022)

• Report on the Condition of CT Public Schools

• Report on the Condition of CT's Public School Facilities Memo