A Performance Audit of USOR's Budget and Governance
A Performance Audit of USOR's Budget and Governance

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Published: 2015

Total Pages: 130

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This report found that the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR) mismanaged its budget through weak budget practices leading to a $4.9 million deficit in 2014, a need for a $6.3 million state supplemental appropriation in 2015, a $5 to 6 million penalty from the federal government, and reduced future spending abilities. Weak governance oversight by the Utah State Board of Education and the Utah State Office of Education prolonged and worsened these problems. Auditors believe that USOR's mission would be better governed within another state agency, with the Department of Workforce Services (DWS) showing the most overlap of purpose. Finally, the use of the Visually Impaired Trust Fund to cover vocational rehabilitation expenses was imprudent. The current State Superintendent, Utah State Board of Education, and USOR are currently working to address these issues.

A Performance Audit of the History of Selected Public Education Programs
A Performance Audit of the History of Selected Public Education Programs

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Published: 2017

Total Pages: 90

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A performance history review of five education programs and the school grading accountability system. Based on this review, we believe that USBE’s strategic plan does not address guiding administrative oversight and accountability principles at the state-level to efficiently and cost-effectively implement and operate education programs. The plan focuses on oversight strategies and accountability for accomplishing goals at the local education agency (LEA) level. We believe guiding oversight and accountability principles at the state level, in addition to the LEA level, can enhance USBE’s strategic plan and help improve the policy-making process.