Office of Finance

 

How we watch over Connecticut’s financial systems

The Office of Finance is responsible for strengthening the financial practices of state agencies. Our teams work to:

  • Help agencies follow State Single Audit rules
  • Review town and city finances
  • Support the MARB and MFAC municipal oversight boards
  • Set rules and give training for Purchase of Service (POS) and Personal Service Agreements (PSA)
  • Run the state IT funding program
  • Set rules for how the state uses technology
  • Run the STARS reporting system
Learn more about our office  

Municipal financial review and health

Learn how audits, review boards, and tracking systems work together to monitor municipal finances and support long‑term financial health.


Municipal Audit and Reporting 

Check the Municipal Audit Questionnaire and learn what to do to send audits to the state.

Municipal Finance Advisory Commission (MFAC) 

Learn how MFAC works with towns to help improve money problems.

Municipal Accountability Review Board (MARB) 

MARB helps towns solve serious money problems with help from the state.

Fiscal Health Monitoring System (FHMS) 

Our online portal helps all CT towns file financial data with OPM and check financial health.

Resources for purchase and personal service agreements

State agencies follow contract rules to make sure purchases are done the right way. In this section, find the basic standards and information you need for POS and PSA.


 

Contract information
Find standards and guidance for Purchase of Service (POS) contracts used by State agencies.
 

Procurement standards
Learn the rules and steps that State agencies must follow when using Personal Service Agreements (PSA) and guide for state contracting.

Statewide technology capital program, policies and data reporting

 

IT Capital Investment

Learn how CT pays for technology to improve systems and services.
Explore this program  
 

IT policy and planning

Find the simple rules that State agencies must follow when they use technology.
Stay informed on IT policies  
 

STARS reporting system

The State Analytical Reporting System (STARS) helps agencies create key financial reports.
Learn more about STARS  
 

Financial general policies

These policies guide how State funds are managed and help ensure responsible and consistent financial decisions.
Explore more about State funds  

Learn about our teams and how the office is organized

Learn what the Office of Finance does, how it’s organized, and who works here.


Learn how we’re organized 

Get to know how we’re organized to make sure towns follow financial rules and policies.

Contact us 

Get in touch! Find key contacts in the Office of Finance.