Audit Reports

Internal Audit maintains two full years of past audit reports on the website, if you are interested in a report not currently listed, please contact Internal Audit at audit@schools.utah.gov or (801) 538-7813.

Resources and Policy

Public Education Hotline

Report a Concern

Any organization receiving taxpayer dollars through federal or state appropriations, grants, contracts, or sub-awards, is trusted to safeguard those funds and ensure they are used in compliance with the regulations and intent of the awarding party. The Public Education Hotline is maintained by the Internal Audit Department of the Utah State Board of Education and it is a venue for citizens, educators, employees, and other stakeholders to request audits or report concerns related to any of the agencies governed by or provided resources by Utah State Board of Education.

Where Should I Start?

Public Education is governed both at the state and local levels, so it is important to try and identify who has authority in the area where you have a question or a concern. The document to the right will help you identify options when you have a concern; many times, the best option is to Start Local.

Utah State Board of Education Utah Schools Directory
Includes District and Charter Schools

For concerns regarding Special Education and/or Alleged Educator Misconduct consider the following resources:

• Dispute Resolution
  Utah State Board of Education Special Education Student and Parent Rights
• Reporting Educator Misconduct/Arrests
  Utah State Board of Education Policy, Law and Professional Practices Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC)

Protection for Individuals Reporting Concerns?

The Utah State Board of Education and the Internal Audit Department are committed to protecting individuals who report concerns. As requested, and to the extent allowed by law, we maintain the confidentiality of anyone providing information. Utah law prohibits discharging, threatening, or otherwise bringing a personal action against an employee who reports a violation of law or waste of public funds, property, or manpower unless the employee knows the report is malicious, false, or frivolous. Please see the Utah State Legislature Title 63G-2-305: Protected Records Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) concerning protected information, including information for audit purposes, and Title 67-21: Utah Protection of Public Employees Act concerning the whistleblower protections.

Reporting a Concern

If you would like to report a concern (e.g., misuse of assets, funds, or resources; non-compliance with regulations, policies or rules; fraud, waste, abuse or unethical behavior) please contact the Internal Audit Department in one of the following ways:

1. Fill out the Report a Concern Form.
2. E-mail us at audit@schools.utah.gov
3. Call the dedicated phone number (801) 538-7813 (if we do not answer, please leave a message and we will return your call within 72 hours)
4. Mail a concern to:
   • Utah State Board of Education
     Internal Audit Department
     Attention: Debbie Davis
     PO Box 144200
     Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4200
5. Visit us at:
   • Internal Audit Department
     250 East 500 South
     Salt Lake City, Utah 84111-3204

To expedite a preliminary analysis of reported items and requests, when you report a concern please provide as much information and documentation as possible. This could include:

• Your name, e-mail, and phone number (requests or reports may be anonymous, but we request this information to be able to contact you with further questions that may arise as part of the analysis).
• A detailed description of the request or allegation, including any laws, regulations, policies, etc. that are relevant, and if applicable, the source of the funds involved (e.g. federal, state, other)
• The name of the individual(s), program, funding, etc. involved
• The location where the action(s) occurred
• The date the action(s) or concern occurred
• Additional information such as: other witnesses, supporting documents, evidence, etc.

Internal Audit will conduct a preliminary analysis to determine the individual or entity with oversight responsibility of the area(s) of concern at the state and/or local level. As necessary, we will refer the concern to that individual or entity for further review and necessary action, which may include a request for prioritization of an audit.

Report a Concern Form

Trainings

Module 1: Local Education Agency (LEA) Governing Board Member

Module 1 Script ‐ Board Members

Module 1 LEA Governing Board Member Training
YouTube

Module 2: LEA Audit Committee Members

Module 2 Script - LEA Audit Committee Training

Module 2 LEA Audit Committee Members Training
YouTube

Module 3: LEA Audit Committee (10,000+ Enrollment)

Module 3 Script ‐ LEA Audit Committees (10,000+ Enrollment)

Module 3 LEA Audit Committee Members Over 10,000 Students Training
YouTube

Reference Materials

Assurance Services

Reference Sheet - Links to Education Laws and Rule