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New Documents Added to Public Records Database
We have indexed 47 new meeting minutes, agendas, and financial reports from municipalities across Salt Lake and Utah counties. The additions include several RDA board meeting minutes from 2024 and comprehensive financial statements from three school districts.
Citizen's Guide to Education Budget Oversight
You don't need to be a CPA or an attorney to understand your school district's budget. This step-by-step guide explains how to locate, access, read, and respond to public education budget documents in Utah — and what to do when you find something that doesn't add up.
Salt Lake County RDA Agreements: A Transparency Audit
Our latest audit reviewed 23 redevelopment agency agreements in Salt Lake County and found that fewer than 30% included a clear assessment of the impact on education funding. Most agreements were difficult to find, and several had not been made publicly available in a searchable format.
How to File a GRAMA Request: A Step-by-Step Guide for Utahns
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) gives every citizen the right to access government records. Here's how to use it effectively to obtain financial agreements, RDA documents, and budget data from your local government.
TIF Districts and School Overcrowding: A Correlation Study
New research from our team examines the relationship between TIF district expansion and school capacity strain in high-growth areas of the Wasatch Front. The findings suggest that TIF-fueled development often adds students to schools while simultaneously reducing the tax revenue available to build new school facilities.