Connecticut State Auditors Work for the Same Legislature That Has Direct Ties to Top Medicaid Providers on the “Fraud Confidence” List – Third Major Legislative Connection Documented in Ongoing Transparency Series Forensic Accountability Report: February 18, 2026 –

Forensic Accountability Report February 18, 2026 – Connecticut State Auditors Work for the Same Legislature That Has Direct Ties to Top Medicaid Providers on the “Fraud Confidence” List – Third Major Legislative Connection Documented in Ongoing Transparency Series Permanent Public Record – David-Medeiros.com Accountability Archive Published / Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Author: David Medeiros, Brain-Injury & Stroke Survivor, Founder & Provider, ABI Resources – Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver Program Executive Summary WHO Auditors: Craig A. Miner and John C. Geragosian (top auditors) and more than 80 other staff members all employees of the Connecticut General Assembly (CGA). Legislature Ties: The same legislature includes Senator Derek Slap (paid executive at The Village) and Senate President Martin M. Looney (long-time board member at Fair Haven). WHAT Observable fact: The office responsible for auditing Medicaid spending by the highest-scoring providers on the “Fraud Confidence” / “Confidence v2” list is part of the legislative branch, chosen and overseen by the legislature itself. WHEN Current structure as of February 18, 2026; ties to Slap and Looney documented over years and publicly confirmed in 2025–2026 records. WHERE Connecticut General Assembly (legislative branch) in Hartford; audits cover statewide Medicaid providers including The Village and Fair Haven. WHY Public transparency: The same body that selects and oversees the auditors also includes lawmakers with direct, long-standing ties to some of the largest Medicaid-funded agencies being audited. HOW All information is drawn from official CGA website (ctauditors.gov), legislative bios, provider websites, and public payment records. Complete Expanded Forensic Timeline Reconstruction Ongoing (Decades): Senator Martin M. Looney serves on Fair Haven Community Health Clinic board. Ongoing (Recent Years): Senator Derek Slap holds paid executive role at The Village for Families & Children. February 16, 2026: The Village and Fair Haven appear on the “Confidence v2” / Fraud Confidence list with high scores and payments. February 18, 2026: Full staff list of State Auditors office reviewed all employees of the legislative branch (CGA). This page published as the third entry in the series. Detailed Sources (All Public & Verifiable – February 18, 2026) Connecticut State Auditors official staff directory: ctauditors.gov (confirms all staff are legislative branch employees). Senator Derek Slap official bio and The Village website (paid executive role). Senator Martin M. Looney official bio and Fair Haven Community Health Clinic records (long-time board service and lobby naming). February 16, 2026 “Confidence v2” / Fraud Confidence list (The Village #1, Fair Haven high-ranking with $76.98M payments). Public Medicaid payment records (The Village $26M+, Fair Haven $76.98M+). The Complete Bigger Picture for the World (Expanded Multi-Angle Analysis) This is the third major observable connection documented in the ongoing Forensic Accountability Reports series on Connecticut Medicaid transparency. Multi-Angle Perspectives Structural Oversight Angle: The auditors who check how Medicaid money is spent are chosen and overseen by the same legislature that includes lawmakers with direct ties to some of the largest recipients. This creates an observable “small-world” dynamic in the system. Transparency & Public Trust Angle: Documenting these connections allows the public to see the full picture of who oversees whom in a multi-billion-dollar federally funded program. Edge Cases & Nuances: Legislative branch independence is a core principle of government structure, yet observable ties between lawmakers and funded providers raise natural questions about appearance and safeguards. No accusation is made only public facts are presented. Implications for Medicaid Integrity: Connecticut’s Medicaid system receives substantial federal funding. Observable patterns of legislative ties to high-volume providers, combined with the auditors’ placement in the legislative branch, can prompt public discussion about disclosure rules, recusal policies, and independent oversight mechanisms. Broader Societal Considerations: For vulnerable populations (including brain-injury survivors served by the ABI Waiver Program), trust in the funding and auditing system is essential. Public records like this contribute to informed oversight and accountability. Related: The series now includes DSS Commissioner Reeves, Senator Slap/The Village, Senate President Looney/Fair Haven, and the legislative auditors all from public sources. Why This Matters to Everyone For People with Disabilities and Families: Ensures transparency in programs that provide critical community-based services. For Taxpayers: Highlights how billions in federal and state Medicaid dollars are overseen and spent. For Public Officials: Demonstrates the importance of full disclosure of ties and structural relationships. For the Nation: Serves as a live example of how individual documentation can bring public attention to observable patterns in state-administered, federally funded programs. This page is part of the permanent Forensic Accountability Reports series on David-Medeiros.com. It will be updated if new public information becomes available. All source links, staff directories, payment data, board history, and news articles are preserved and publicly linked in the Accountability Archive at David-Medeiros.com. Professional Contact Information David Medeiros ABI Resources – Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program Provider 39 Kings Highway, Suite C Gales Ferry, CT 06335 Phone: 860-942-0365 Website: www.CTbrainINJURY.com Permanent Archive: David-Medeiros.com