Goals
The goal of the Office of the Auditors of Public Accounts (APA) is to serve the public
interest regarding fiscal and compliance matters related to the State of Connecticut. To
accomplish this goal the APA provides independent, unbiased and objective opinions and
recommendations on the operation of the State government and the State's effectiveness in
safeguarding resources. The APA strives to assist State agencies in achieving effective
fiscal management. Further, the APA reports on the integrity of the State's financial
statements and reports whether Federal Funds provided to the State are used in compliance
with applicable laws, rules and regulations. To further define this goal, the APA has
developed the following mission statement.
The mission of the APA encompasses the following elements:
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Attesting to the fair presentation of the State's financial statements including
Certificates of Audit, as required. |
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Performing the Statewide Single Audit of Federal Programs in accordance with the Federal
Single Audit Act. |
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Determining whether the State's resources are properly safeguarded. |
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Determining whether such resources are properly and prudently used. |
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Determining an auditee's compliance with legal requirements. |
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Evaluating management's economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in using the resources
available to the auditee. |
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Evaluating a program's results, including consideration of costs and benefits. |
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Ensuring that all audit results are disclosed to the public. |
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Investigating whistle blower matters. |
