Gov 2: Excellence
UTAH'S GOVERNMENTS WILL CONTINUALLY STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE Other Information:
Utahns are fortunate to have one of the best managed states in the nation. Utah was ranked number one by Financial World magazine's
"State of the States" evaluation in 1995. According to the Government Performance Project results published in February of
1999 by Governing magazine, Utah rates an A- in overall performance. This was the highest grade given to any state. A measure
of government's effectiveness is its cost to citizens. Costs tend to increase during times of economic growth, due in part
to the need to "catch-up" with infrastructure needs and to provide additional services. • The cost of Utah State Government
is decreasing. • Although the combined cost of state and local government is increasing, the national rank remains relatively
low. Looking Ahead: Economic analysis indicates that personal income will continue to rise in Utah, but the cost of state
and local government will remain about the same.
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