A Performance Audit of the University of Utah Athletics Department
Author: Utah. Legislature. Office of the Legislative Auditor General
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Published: 2016
Total Pages: 60
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe University of Utah Athletics Department (Athletics or the Department) supports 18 team sports and has competed in the Pac-12 conference since 2011 (fiscal year 2012) . Some of the team sports are nationally ranked and have competed for conference championships. Athletics employs about 160 administrative and coaching positions and supports over 400 student athletes. In fiscal year 2015, athletics generated about $63.9 million in revenue, the majority of which ($42.3 million) came from the football program. This report provides recommendations to help athletics continue on a path of financial stability and control, better tie performance goals to compensation, improve building security, and emphasize the need for improved inventory and human resource compliance.