2008 External Peer Review

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Auston Johnson, CPA

Auston Johnson, State Auditor

"The purpose of the Office of the Utah State Auditor is to help ensure to Utah's citizenry, legislature, government officials, and other financial information users the financial integrity and accountability of Utah's state and local governments. Our purpose is accomplished by providing independent and innovative audits and investigations, and by monitoring and advising Utah's state and local governments. Our work has helped Utah to be recognized as having financially strong and well-run state and local governments."

New: Legal Compliance Audit Guide Update

The State of Utah Legal Compliance Audit Guide has been updated for 2008 and is now available on the Local Government Resources page in both PDF and Microsoft Word formats.

Office Hours

In support of the Governor's "Working 4 Utah" initiative, the Office of the Utah State Auditor has adopted new hours effective immediately. Our new office hours are 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

For more information on the Governor's plan for conserving energy, saving money, improving air quality, and enhancing customer service, see:

http://www.utah.gov/governor/news_media/article.html?article=1724.

Results of the External Peer Review

The Office of the Utah State Auditor received a clean opinion from the National State Auditors Association Peer Review Team. In addition, no letter of comments was issued.

Click here to see a copy of the formal report.

Guide to Performance Measure Management

The Utah Governor's Office of Planning and Budget has issued a new document, the Guide to Performance Measure Management. These guidelines were developed for use by state agencies under the direction of the Governor’s Office, and are also recommended for colleges, universities, courts, and quasi-state and independent agencies.

The guide is effective for performance measures reported after December 31, 2007, but earlier implementation is encouraged.

Hotline Program

The “State Auditor Hotline” provides an avenue for citizens, including government employees, to report suspected financial improprieties or violations of laws or regulations by state and local governments; waste of public funds or resources; and/or constructive suggestions for improving state and local governments regarding financial-related matters, internal controls, or compliance. The Hotline coordinates the efforts of existing resources, rather than duplicating efforts of authority already in place.