Auditor Vincent Filippa, CPA, CFE – Full Request, Response, and Unresolved Exemption Preserved Forensic Accountability Report: October 27, 2025 FOIA Request to Auditors of Public Accounts (APA) for All Records on Whistleblower Complaint RWB 1946, DSS ABI Waiver Matters, Referrals, and Oversight (Jan 1, 2020 – Oct 16, 2025) – Denied Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-210(b)(13) by Deputy State Auditor

Auditor Vincent Filippa, CPA, CFE – Full Request, Response, and Unresolved Exemption Preserved Forensic Accountability Report: October 27, 2025 FOIA Request to Auditors of Public Accounts (APA) for All Records on Whistleblower Complaint RWB 1946, DSS ABI Waiver Matters, Referrals, and Oversight (Jan 1, 2020 – Oct 16, 2025) – Denied Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-210(b)(13) by Deputy State Auditor The Auditors of Public Accounts is supposed to be the independent office that protects taxpayers and whistleblowers by investigating waste, fraud, and misconduct in state programs that use federal Medicaid money. David Medeiros filed a detailed FOIA request asking for the complete file on his own whistleblower complaint (RWB 1946) and all records about how the Auditors handled complaints involving the Department of Social Services and the ABI Waiver program (the program that helps brain-injury survivors live at home). Deputy State Auditor Vincent Filippa denied the entire request, saying all records of whistleblower investigations are secret under state law § 1-210(b)(13). How this connects to the biggest pictures: Constitutional & Civil Rights: Whistleblowers have First Amendment rights to petition the government and speak out. Denying a disabled person access to records about his own complaint blocks due process and free speech. Whistleblower Protections: The very office that is supposed to protect whistleblowers is now hiding its own records. This makes it almost impossible for anyone to know if their complaint was properly investigated or buried. ADA (Disability Rights): David has a brain injury and asked for simple ADA accommodations (email-only, searchable PDFs). The denial ignores those needs and makes it harder for disabled people to hold government accountable. Taxpayers: Billions of federal and state tax dollars flow through the ABI Waiver and DSS programs. The same office that audits this money is refusing to show how it handled complaints about fraud, steering, and retaliation. Taxpayers have a right to see whether their money is being wasted or protected. In short: A disabled whistleblower trying to expose problems in a federally funded program is being told “you cannot see our records about your own complaint.” This is exactly the kind of closed, unaccountable system that allows big politically connected agencies to keep getting millions while small providers and the people they serve suffer. This is not just one FOIA denial. It is part of the larger pattern where the watchdogs are tied to the same people and agencies being watched. Federal oversight (HHS OIG, DOJ, FBI) is needed because federal tax dollars and federal civil rights laws are involved. David is ready to provide all emails and documents to the FBI. Executive Summary WHO Requester: David Medeiros, brain-injury and stroke survivor, Medicaid ABI Waiver provider, and whistleblower. Recipients: Auditors of Public Accounts (APA) FOIA Officer, Auditors John C. Geragosian, Craig A. Miner, and Administrative Auditor Michelle Pardo (maura.pardo@ctauditors.gov / michelle.pardo@cga.ct.gov). Response: Deputy State Auditor Vincent Filippa, CPA, CFE. WHAT Comprehensive phased FOIA request for all records on whistleblower complaint RWB 1946 and DSS ABI Waiver-related matters, including intake, referrals, communications with DSS/AG/federal entities, leadership directories, and preservation confirmations. Denied under statutory exemption for § 4-61dd investigations. WHEN Request submitted October 27, 2025; response received October 28, 2025 referencing prior October 17, 2025 denial. WHERE Submitted to wbcomplaints@ctauditors.gov with CC to john.geragosian@cga.ct.gov, craig.miner@cga.ct.gov, michelle.pardo@cga.ct.gov. WHY To obtain transparency on handling of RWB 1946 and broader DSS ABI Waiver whistleblower issues involving federal Medicaid funds, civil rights, and potential retaliation. HOW Detailed request with Phase 1 (priority) and Phase 2 (rolling), ADA accommodations (email-only, searchable PDFs), fee waiver, preservation, voluntary self-reporting, and Vaughn index requirements. Denied citing Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-210(b)(13) and court precedent. Complete Expanded Forensic Timeline Reconstruction January 1, 2020 – October 16, 2025: Period covered by the request. October 16, 2025: Initial expedited FOIA request sent. October 17, 2025: Vincent Filippa issues initial denial under § 1-210(b)(13). October 27, 2025: Refined, detailed phased FOIA request submitted. October 28, 2025: Vincent Filippa reiterates denial, attaching prior response. Ongoing: No production schedule, narrowing guidance, or records provided; full public record preserved. Detailed Sources (All Public & Verifiable – October 27–28, 2025) Full FOIA request dated October 27, 2025 (preserved in archive). Vincent Filippa response dated October 28, 2025 citing exemption and prior October 17 response. CC list: john.geragosian@cga.ct.gov, craig.miner@cga.ct.gov, michelle.pardo@cga.ct.gov. Contact: David Medeiros, ABI Resources, The Complete Bigger Picture for the World (Expanded Multi-Angle Analysis) This October 27, 2025 FOIA request and its immediate denial under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-210(b)(13) highlight observable barriers to transparency in the state whistleblower intake process. Multi-Angle Perspectives Transparency Angle: Request seeks complete file on RWB 1946, referrals, leadership directories, and inter-governmental communications involving DSS ABI Waiver and federal funds. Exemption Angle: Denial relies on § 1-210(b)(13) for § 4-61dd investigations, citing State of Connecticut Office of the Attorney General v. Freedom of Information Commission. ADA Accommodation Angle: Request explicitly includes email-only delivery, searchable PDFs, and identification of APA’s ADA Coordinator. Public Interest Angle: Concerns federal Medicaid funds, civil rights, and potential retaliation affecting vulnerable brain-injury survivors. Edge Cases & Nuances: No narrowing guidance or rolling schedule provided; denial is blanket despite request for segregable portions and Vaughn index. Implications for Accountability: When the office responsible for whistleblower oversight denies access to its own records on a specific complaint, it raises observable questions about independent review and federal fund oversight. Related Considerations This filing connects to the broader series on Auditors of Public Accounts intake, CHRO delays, senators’ money connections (Slap at The Village, Looney at Fair Haven, Reeves at The Village), and the $464k Google Ads fraud during whistleblowing. All information is from public records. This page is part of the permanent Forensic Accountability Reports series on David-Medeiros.com. It will be updated if further correspondence or appeal occurs. All source documents, full FOIA request, Vincent Filippa response, and the complete thread 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 Phone: 860-942-0365 Website: www.CTbrainINJURY.com | David-Medeiros.com Permanent Archive: David-Medeiros.com Appendix: Full Text of the October 27, 2025 FOIA Request and October 28, 2025 Vincent Filippa Response (Complete Documents) FOIA Request – October 27, 2025 FOIA Request RWB 1946 and Related Whistleblower/Referral Records (Jan 1, 2020–Oct 16, 2025) To: wbcomplaints@ctauditors.gov Cc: john.geragosian@cga.ct.gov; craig.miner@cga.ct.gov; michelle.pardo@cga.ct.gov Date: October 27, 2025 FOIA Officer and Auditors Geragosian, Miner, and Pardo: Under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-200 et seq., I request non-exempt public records maintained or controlled by the Auditors of Public Accounts (APA) from Jan 1, 2020 through Oct 16, 2025 concerning: (A) whistleblower complaints under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 4-61dd involving the Department of Social Services (DSS) and related programs, and (B) my whistleblower matter RWB 1946, including any APA referrals or communications with DSS, the Office of the Attorney General, or federal entities. For context, programs include Medicaid/Medicare-related services (ABI Waiver, PCA, MFP, HUSKY A/B/C/D, behavioral health, LTSS, MSP, dual-eligible services) and work with entities performing public functions under state contracts (e.g., SWCAA, CCCI, DRCT), see § 1-200(11) and § 1-218. Phase 1 (priority within 10 business days) RWB 1946 complete file: intake, acknowledgments, routing, internal notes, referrals, dispositions, and attachments. APA↔AG/DSS/federal referrals or communications regarding RWB 1946 and DSS ABI-related whistleblower issues. APA intake and referral logs showing entries for RWB 1946. Phase 2 (rolling thereafter) 4) 2020–present whistleblower handling and referrals touching DSS ABI Waiver and related contractors (SWCAA, CCCI, DRCT): summaries, reports, and disposition memos. 5) Intergovernmental communications between APA and DSS, AG, CMS, HHS-OIG, DOJ, or State Police concerning DSS ABI-related whistleblower matters or federal fund oversight. 6) APA org charts and staff/FOIA contact directories for 2020–2025, including current leadership. Production and format • Provide searchable PDFs by email only per § 1-211. No portals or expiring links. • Fees: waive under § 1-212(d) in the public interest. I will inspect electronically to minimize costs. • Acknowledge this request within four business days and propose a rolling schedule, § 1-206(a). Withholdings and redactions • Identify each specific exemption under § 1-210(b). • Produce segregable portions and provide a particularized index or detailed affidavit describing each record or portion withheld and the exemption relied upon. Search description and preservation • Identify custodians, systems searched (email, case management, logs), date filters, and search terms used. • Confirm preservation consistent with Conn. Gen. Stat. § 11-8a for potentially responsive records during processing and any FOIC review. ADA accommodation and contact • ADA accommodation: email-only communications. Identify APA’s ADA Coordinator and provide the ADA grievance procedure link. • Contact: David Medeiros, ABI Resources, AABIWR@live.com, 860-942-0365. Thank you for your prompt compliance. Sincerely, David Medeiros ABI Resources Vincent Filippa Response – October 28, 2025 Dear Mr. Medeiros, This is in response to your Freedom of Information request to our office, dated October 27, 2025, for non-exempt public records maintained or controlled by the Auditors of Public Accounts (APA) from Jan 1, 2020 through Oct 16, 2025 concerning: (A) whistleblower complaints under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 4-61dd involving the Department of Social Services (DSS) and related programs, and (B) your whistleblower matter RWB 1946, including any APA referrals or communications with DSS, the Office of the Attorney General, or federal entities. As previously indicated to you on October 17, 2025 (email attached), your requests relate to complaints filed pursuant to Section 4-61dd (the whistleblower act) of the Connecticut General Statutes. Please be advised that pursuant to Section 1-210(b)(13) of the Connecticut General Statutes and the decision in State of Connecticut Office of the Attorney General v. Freedom of Information Commission (HHBCV094021768S), records of an investigation under the provisions of Section 4-61dd are exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Best regards, Vinnie Filippa Vincent Filippa, CPA, CFE Deputy State Auditor State of Connecticut Auditors of Public Accounts 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 (959) 710-5604 www.ctauditors.gov Forensic Accountability Report October 27, 2025 FOIA Request to Auditors of Public Accounts (APA) for All Records on Whistleblower Complaint RWB 1946, DSS ABI Waiver Matters, Referrals, and Oversight (Jan 1, 2020 – Oct 16, 2025) – Denied Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-210(b)(13) by Deputy State Auditor Vincent Filippa, CPA, CFE – Full Request, Response, and Unresolved Exemption Preserved Permanent Public Record – David-Medeiros.com Accountability Archive Published / Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Author: David Medeiros, Brain-Injury & Stroke Survivor, Founder & Provider, ABI Resources – Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver Program Phone: 860-942-0365 Websites: David-Medeiros.com | CTbrainINJURY.com