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State audit finds $8–$12 million in unrecovered state costs tied to federal K–12 programs

Utah Federalism Commission · January 9, 2026
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Summary

An external performance audit for the Utah State Board of Education estimated $8–$12 million over a three‑year period in state funds spent to meet federal compliance or reporting requirements that the federal government does not reimburse; commissioners discussed options including waivers, program redesign, or partial state assumption of services.

Salt Lake City — The Utah State Board of Education presented an external performance audit estimating that the state used roughly $8 million to $12 million in state funds across a three‑year sample to satisfy administrative and compliance obligations tied to federal K‑12 programs.

Deputy Superintendent Scott Jones summarized the audit by GPP Analytics, which examined direct, indirect and ancillary administrative costs the state education agency absorbs in order to meet federal reporting and compliance requirements. "Over…

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