Connecticut State Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

Audit Division

If you have a suspicion that fraud is being committed against state-funded mental health or substance abuse programs, click on the "Report Fraud" link below:
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Internal Audits

The objective of internal audits is to assist all levels of management in the effective discharge of their responsibilities by furnishing analyses, appraisals, recommendations, and pertinent comments concerning Departmental activities reviewed. This is accomplished by:

  • Reviewing and appraising the soundness, adequacy, and application of accounting, financial, and operating controls
  • Ascertaining compliance with established policies, plans, and procedures
  • Determining the extent to which Department assets are accounted for and safeguarded from loss
  • Reviewing management data developed within the Department
  • Recommending operating improvements

Liaison Responsibilities – Auditors of Public Accounts / State Comptroller's Office

The Auditors of Public Accounts and the Comptroller’s Office perform regular audits of the Department’s business practices, policies, and procedures. Liaison responsibilities include coordinating informational requests, representing the Department during entrance and exit conferences, and providing written responses to audit findings. Follow-ups are conducted with Department auditees to review corrective action plans implemented as a result of audit recommendations.