Audit
Utah Office of the State Auditor
OSA-UT
73/100
Summary
The Utah State Auditor is independently elected statewide to a four-year term and is a constitutional officer. The office audits state agencies and political subdivisions.
Independence Scorecard
73/100
Moderate
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | Impeachment only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Utah Constitution, Article VII, Section 1 (State Auditor); Utah Code Title 67, Chapter 3
- Citation
- Utah Const. art. VII, § 1; Utah Code §§ 67-3-1 to 67-3-12
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
State agencies, political subdivisions, and entities receiving state funds