Audit Reveals Connecticut Governor's Office Lapses in Vehicle Use and Asset Management

An audit of Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont's office revealed significant failures in managing state resources, including improper controls over state vehicles and an excessive inventory of laptops and personal computers. The governor's office neglected to maintain daily mileage logs and failed to ensure pool vehicles were parked at approved state facilities as required by policy. Additionally, staff time sheets were approved without direct knowledge of actual hours worked. An investigation also found that Lamont's former chief of staff used a state vehicle for personal purposes and engaged in reckless driving. In response, Lamont's office has implemented new internal controls, accountability measures, and comprehensive vehicle use training to address these issues. Despite these steps, the audit underscored ongoing risks of misconduct and noncompliance due to insufficient record-keeping and management oversight.