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“The State Auditor is independently elected by the people in order to ensure financial order and transparency are upheld and that every citizen’s right to view these records is maintained. As Utah State Auditor, I ensure taxpayers and government officials an independent and accurate assessment of the financial operations and management of the State of Utah.”

- Tina M. Cannon Utah State Auditor

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Transparency
In Government
Transparency in Government - We provide Utah taxpayers and government officials with an independent assessment of financial operation, statutory compliance, and performance management, including through interactive graphical tools, for state and local government.
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Assurance
From Oversight
The Primary purpose of Government Audit is to build confidence, credibility, and the reputation of Government Entities.
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Accountability
Through Audits
Every Taxpayer in Utah has the right to see where and how their tax dollars are spent.

Data Analytics and Transparency

The Data Analytics Division is committed to providing government transparency and accountability for all taxpayers. Using data-driven insights, the team creates tools, graphical visualizations and databases that show data in a usable and comparable form, demonstrating areas for potential improvement and help ensure public funds are used effectively and responsibly.

Local Government

The Local Government Division ensures uniform accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting by Utah’s local governments. Services provided to counties, municipalities, school districts, and special districts include consultation, training, budget forms, and uniform accounting guidelines. Additionally, the Division reviews independent audits of all units of local government for compliance with reporting standards, conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, and state law.

Financial Audit

The Financial Audit Division performs audits and reviews of state agencies, colleges and universities, and federal programs in accordance with professional auditing and attestation standards. Their responsibility is to provide an independent assessment of Utah’s financial operations, statutory compliance with laws and regulations, and internal controls.

Special Purpose Audits

The Special Purpose Audits Division performs targeted audits and reviews which evaluate financial activities, statutory compliance, operational performance and make recommendations to improve governmental entities and programs. The team maintains and monitors the State Auditor Hotline which allows anyone to submit information regarding potentially improper government activities, statutory non-compliance, fraud, waste and abuse. The team screens, prioritizes, and performs appropriate reviews based on this information.

Privacy

The State Privacy Division, led by the State Privacy Auditor, focuses on identifying high-risk data processing activities, auditing how more than 1,500 government entities handle personal data, and promoting privacy as a basic human right. Conducting privacy-focused audits and reviews of government data collection, the division promotes and ensures privacy protection as an essential component and best practice across Utah.