Special Reports

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• Blockchain RFI Report to Commerce and GAE

  DAS issued an RFI under Connecticut GSA to acquire information to gain a better understanding of blockchain technology and how the business community can help the State further technological advancements in the State of Connecticut.

• State of Connecticut School Construction Grant Program Audit

  DAS retained an outside firm, Marcum LLP, to review school construction audits performed from January 2018 through December 2021. The report assesses the school project audits’ compliance with the DAS established Audit Program and Compliance Checklist. DAS has adopted all recommendations outlined in the report and is committed to maintaining efficiency, consistency, and transparency for all of its programs.

• DAS IT Optimization Legislative Presentation

  A reorganized IT solutions Bureau within DAS provides greater economies of scale, more consistent standards and control, greater automation and a critical mass of technology competencies, while also having the flexibility and mobility to respond to agency needs

• School Safety Infrastructure Council Final Report

  Recognizing the need for an “all hazards” emergency preparedness and response capability, and driven by the threat of school violence in Connecticut schools and particularly by the December 14, 2012 Newtown shootings, Connecticut state government has re-evaluated its role as a partner in ensuring the safety and security of the state’s local educational facilities.