Connecticut Administrative Code Title 4 - Management of State Agencies
Here’s an overview of Connecticut’s Title 4 – Management of State Agencies, the administrative code governing the structure and operation of state departments:
📘 Structure of Title 4
Chapter 46 – State Appointive Officers (§ 4‑1 to 4‑23): Rules on appointments, duties, vacancies, and removal of state-level officers (cga.ct.gov).
Chapter 46a – Department of Administrative Services (§ 4‑23a to 4‑23p): Administration of central services like procurement and facilities (cga.ct.gov).
Chapter 47 – State Property and Funds (§ 4‑24 to 4‑37v): Management of state assets and finances (cga.ct.gov).
Chapter 48 – Organization of State Agencies (§ 4‑38 to 4‑61pp): Agency formation, reorganization, rulemaking supporting procedures (cga.ct.gov).
Chapter 49 – Auditors of Public Accounts (§ 4‑62 to 4‑64): Oversight of audits conducted by the auditor’s office (cga.ct.gov).
Chapter 50 – Office of Policy and Management (§ 4‑65 to 4‑124xx): Budgeting, planning, appropriations, policy coordination (cga.ct.gov).
Chapter 51 & 51a – Public Works & Building Contracts: Oversight of state construction and maintenance projects (§ 4‑125 to 4‑137h) (cga.ct.gov).
Chapter 52 – State Building Program Commission (§ 4‑138 to 4‑140): Currently repealed (cga.ct.gov).
Chapter 53 – Claims Against the State (§ 4‑141 to 4‑165c): Procedures for filing claims and related hearings (cga.ct.gov).
Chapter 54 – Uniform Administrative Procedure Act (§ 4‑166 to 4‑189g): Administrative processes and rulemakings (cga.ct.gov).
Chapter 54a – Agency Regulations (§ 4‑189h to 4‑189j): Supplemental provisions for regulatory frameworks (casetext.com).
Chapter 55 – Personal Data (§ 4‑190 to 4‑204): Privacy and handling of personal information (casetext.com).
Chapter 55a – Consultants & Service Agreements (§ 4‑205 to 4‑229): Standards for hiring non-state personnel and consultants (casetext.com).
Chapter 55b – Single/Program-Specific Audits (§ 4‑230 to 4‑249): Requirements (e.g., Single Audit Act compliance) (casetext.com).
Chapter 55c – Large State Contracts (§ 4‑250 to 4‑254): Certifications and transparency in major contracts (casetext.com).
Chapter 55d – Public-Private Partnerships (§ 4‑255 to 4‑273): Oversight of PPPs (law.justia.com).
Chapter 55e – False Claims and Prohibited Acts (§ 4‑274 to 4‑289): Enforcement against fraud in state programs (casetext.com).
🔍 Administrative Regulations
The Connecticut Administrative Code (regulations implementing Title 4) expands on these statutory provisions. It covers detailed procedural rules, such as:
Rules of Procedure for Claims Hearings (Sec 4-157-1 to 4-157-17) (regulations.justia.com).
Single Audit Requirements, including definitions, agency responsibilities, reporting, penalties, and retention (Sec 4-236‑18 to 4-236‑30) (casetext.com).
Additional operational regulations under §§ 4‑66c, 4‑61dd (whistleblower hearings), etc. (law.cornell.edu).
🚦 Accessing the Code
The Connecticut General Assembly website lists Title 4 chapters, with table of contents and links to current published laws .
Casetext, Justia, and LII (Cornell) provide searchable interfaces, including both statutory text and administrative rules (casetext.com).
📌 In Summary
Title 4 establishes the legal foundation for how Connecticut state agencies operate, govern appointments, handle budgets, manage property, process claims, and enforce transparency and accountability. Its accompanying administrative code fills in the procedural specifics—especially for hearings, audits, rulemaking, and contract oversight.
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