Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-874: (Formerly Sec. 17a-409). Investigative authority.

The State Ombudsman is authorized to investigate and make reports and recommendations concerning any act or the failure to act by any agency, official or public employee, with respect to their responsibilities and duties in connection with long-term care facilities, except the courts and their personnel, legislative bodies and their personnel and the chief executive of the state and the chief executive's personal staff and all elected officials.