DAS Business Office – Grants and Fiscal Services – Hartford, CT

DAS Business Office – Fiscal Services

Centralized Financial Management

The Fiscal and Budget Unit identified by the phone number (860) 713-5121 is the Grants Management and Budget division of the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS). Located at 450 Columbus Boulevard, this office functions as a shared service center providing critical financial oversight for multiple state agencies, including the Office of the Governor, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Consumer Protection. The unit specializes in Grants Management, ensuring that federal and state funding is allocated, tracked, and reported in strict compliance with regulations. They also handle budget development, purchasing, and accounts payable for the agencies they support (SmART – Small Agency Resource Team).

• Grants Administration: Monitors federal and restricted accounts to ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Budget Planning: Develops revolving fund budgets and financial forecasts.
• Compliance: Interprets state and federal rules for proper fund utilization.

Location Details

This unit is housed in the prominent 450 Columbus Boulevard state office complex (South Tower), a modern facility that consolidated many state operations. The building is strictly secured; visitors must present government-issued identification at the security desk in the lobby. While this office is primarily administrative and internal-facing, vendors or agency representatives may visit for scheduled meetings. Public parking is available in the Morgan Street Garage directly across the street.