Governor Dannel Malloy has informed members of the General Assembly that his administration is developing a plan for managing state government if they fail to adopt a new two year budget prior to the start of the fiscal year that begins next week.  Malloy says his plan will maintain essential services and satisfy obligations that are critical to the functioning of the state. 

Malloy met with legislative leaders yesterday and stressed that while this is not his preferred method for operating, the action is necessary.  He also released five principles on how he would move forward, absent a legislative-approved plan. 

A detailed plan based on the principles will be finalized and released publicly before June 30th.

-We should not increase our projected deficit – rather, we should apportion funds according to a plan that is in balance for the entire fiscal year.

-We should allocate funding to first support the most essential health, safety, and human services for our most vulnerable residents.

-We should consider the fiscal capacity of outside organizations – including cities and towns – when apportioning reductions.

-We should comply with various court orders, stipulations, and mandates, including but not limited to the Municipal Revenue Sharing Account (MRSA), the Juan F. case, CCJEF, and the SNAP and Medicaid programs.

-We should honor our tentative collective bargaining agreements while such agreements are under consideration by state employees and by the Connecticut General Assembly.