ABC 4 Tue, Sep 15 2026 at 5:26 PM MDT

Audit blasts past leadership of Governor's Office of Economic Development for lack of oversight

A legislative audit found that Utah's Governor's Office of Economic Development awarded nearly $249 million in taxpayer funds with limited oversight between 2023-2025, including $164 million in pass-through funds and $85 million in IAA grants lacking proper documentation. Current leadership says it is implementing reforms.

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Economic Development Government Accountability Government Transparency Governor Spencer Cox State Auditor Utah Government

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