Utah Advisory Commission to Optimize State Government

The Utah Advisory Commission to Optimize State Government will review, assess, rethink and make recommendations to Governor Herbert on how to improve Utah state government. Commission members will be looking for ways to improve efficiency, enhance effectiveness and optimize performance. They will also identify areas where innovation and efficiency already exist, and explore ways to expand those measures. The Commission's work is voluntary, independent, and advisory.
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There are a number of ways to optimize an organization. Examples include:

  • Automating a process
  • Changing an organization's structure
  • Creating performance measurements
  • Developing a partnership or collaboration

Ideas and Comments

The Commission is interested in ideas and comments on things that will help Utah remain the best managed state. Ideas and comments can be submitted anonymously by leaving a message at 801-538-1438, by emailing optimize@utah.gov, by using the form below, or by mail:

Optimization Commission
c/o Governor’s Office of Planning & Budget
State Capitol Complex, #150
SLC UT 84114

Five-Year Perspective

The Commission decisions are data-driven. They intend to maintain a “five-year perspective” on Utah's realistic growth path for the future. The data provided on their dashboard is helpful in understanding some of the State's major cost drivers.

View the Economic Dashboard

 

Commission Members

  • Gov. Norm Bangerter (chair)
  • Fraser Bullock (vice-chair)
  • Charlie Johnson (vice-chair)
  • Nolan Karras (vice-chair)
  • Pamela Atkinson
  • Neal Berube
  • Natalie Gochnour
  • Ron Hawkins
  • Ellis Ivory
  • Gayle McKeachnie
  • Steve Starks
  • Lynne Ward
  • John Nixon

Ex Officio Members

  • Rep. Ron Bigelow
  • Sen. Dan Liljenquist
  • Rep. David Litvack
  • Sen. Luz Robles