Audit
Utah Office of the Legislative Auditor General
Utah OLAG
54/100
Summary
Established under Utah Code §36-12-15, the Office of the Legislative Auditor General is appointed by the Legislature's leadership and has broad authority to audit any state agency, including the Department of Corrections and law enforcement entities. The office holds statutory subpoena power under Title 36, Chapter 14. It has conducted performance audits of UDC healthcare, staffing, the sex-offender treatment program, and correctional facility conditions. OLAG has no discipline authority and does not investigate individual use-of-force events; findings are reported to the Legislature and are publicly released.
Independence Scorecard
54/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | Legislative review |
Statute
- Name
- Utah Code Title 36, Chapter 12 — Legislative Organization
- Citation
- Utah Code §36-12-15
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All state agencies and entities receiving state funds, including law enforcement and corrections agencies