Reports & Research
Data-driven research on education funding, tax increment financing, RDA agreements, and public accountability in Utah.
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Understanding Tax Increment Financing: How RDAs Divert Education Dollars
A comprehensive analysis of how TIF districts in Utah redirect property tax revenue — including school levies — away from public education and toward economic development projects.
Salt Lake County RDA Agreements: A Transparency Audit
A systematic review of 23 redevelopment agency agreements in Salt Lake County, examining disclosure practices, cost-benefit analyses, and education funding impacts.
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Utah School District Funding Sources: A Comparative Analysis
An examination of funding sources across 15 Utah school districts, identifying variations in state aid, local property tax revenue, and TIF diversions.
Economic Development Incentive Agreements: What the Public Doesn't Know
A review of disclosure practices for economic incentive agreements in Utah municipalities, comparing transparency standards against best-practice frameworks.
TIF Districts and School Overcrowding: A Correlation Study
Explores the relationship between TIF district expansion and school capacity strain in high-growth areas of the Wasatch Front.
Municipal Bond Financing and Education: Hidden Costs
An examination of how municipal bond arrangements interact with education funding, and what better disclosure standards would look like.
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