# Connecticut Sentences Official in School Contract Bribery

A former director of Connecticut’s Office of School Construction Grants and Review, Konstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis, was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for extortion, bribery, conspiracy, and false statements connected to state-funded school construction contracts. He failed to appear and is being sought by law enforcement. The projects involved work in Hartford, Tolland, and New Britain, including projects associated with Acranom Masonry and Construction Advocacy Professionals. For public agencies and contractors, the case underscores the exposure created by improper procurement contacts, payments, conflicts of interest, and decisions involving grant-funded construction.

- Agencies administering school-construction grants and contractors working on funded projects can review controls for procurement communications, payment approvals, conflict disclosures, and documentation of project decisions.
- The case connects contractor work and construction-administration services to projects including Weaver High School in Hartford, Birch Grove Primary School in Tolland, and projects in New Britain.
- Contractors can assess whether their internal processes preserve clear records of interactions with public officials and provide channels for reporting suspected improper requests or payments.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 30, 2026

### Government Entities
- Connecticut Office of School Construction Grants and Review (OSCGR)
- U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Connecticut (USAO-CT)
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division (IRS-CI)

### Vendors
- Acranom Masonry, Inc. ()
- Construction Advocacy Professionals, LLC ()

### Key Quotes
> When an official abuses that trust for personal gain and enrichment, it harms taxpayers, undermines confidence in government, and diverts attention and resources from the communities those programs are meant to serve.
> — P.J. O’Brien, FBI Special Agent in Charge

### Sources
- [ District of Connecticut |  Former State Official Sentenced to 7 Years in Federal Prison for School Construction Extortion and Bribery Scheme | United States Department of Justice](https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/newhaven/news/former-state-official-sentenced-to-seven-years-in-federal-prison-for-school-construction-extortion-and-bribery-scheme) - FBI