AN ACT REQUIRING THE AUDITORS OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS AND OFFICE OF POLICY AND MANAGEMENT TO REVIEW THE COSTS OF PROVIDING CERTAIN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.

HB 5252 requires Connecticut's Auditors of Public Accounts and the Office of Policy and Management to review the costs of residential and day programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities who receive 24-hour care through the Department of Developmental Services. The review must compare public versus private provider costs, analyze cost differences based on individual care needs, and assess service quality in a sample of residential settings. The agencies must submit a report by February 15, 2027, with recommendations for the most cost-effective, quality-driven system. This bill directly affects individuals with intellectual disabilities receiving such services, their current providers, and state funding decisions.