Audit Reveals Connecticut Governor’s Office Neglected Vehicle Logs and Hoarded Equipment Amid Weak Oversight

Accountability is the cornerstone of public service, yet a recent state audit uncovers a troubling pattern of neglect and mismanagement within Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont’s administration that undermines this fundamental principle.How Did Oversight Fail So Dramatically in Handling State Assets?For years, the governor’s office neglected to maintain proper mileage logs for its three assigned state vehicles—including the governor’s own car—violating explicit state policies intended to ensure transparency and prevent abuse. According to auditors John Geragosian and Craig Miner, these logs often lacked critical details such as driver identities and daily operator assignments. In fact, on nearly half of the days...