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The Utah Department of Government Operations (GovOps) is pleased to announce the release of the Fiscal Year 2026 Coordinator of Resource Stewardship Annual Report. Prepared in compliance with Utah Code § 63A-1-116(3)(b), the annual report provides a comprehensive summary of how state agencies are collaborating across operational boundaries to adopt best practices, curb emissions, conserve water, and enhance air quality

NEWS RELEASE eRules Upgrade Makes Accessing Utah’s Administrative Code Easier for the Public TAYLORSVILLE, Utah (October 21, 2026) — The Utah Office of Administrative Rules has made the most significant upgrade to its eRules online management system since 2019, making it easier and faster for the public to access the state’s administrative code and providing a way to track changes

At the Department of Government Operations (GovOps), our goal is simple: deliver efficient, secure, and human-centered government services for all Utahns. Through our Division of Technology Services (DTS), we continuously push the boundaries of state IT to make government interactions smoother, safer, and more transparent. We are proud to share that Utah’s state technology initiatives have once again received national

Governor Spencer J. Cox has signed a landmark executive order establishing a structured, pro-human framework for AI integration across Utah state government. This order advances Utah’s Pro-Human AI Initiative—launched in December 2025—by creating nation-leading standards that ensure technology serves people, not the other way around. As part of this effort, the Utah Department of Government Operations (GovOps) is leading statewide

It’s our favorite time of the year at the Department of Government Operations: Utah Archives Month kicks off today! Supported by libraries, museums, special collections, and archival institutions across the state, this month-long event shines a spotlight on Utah’s rich history and the dedicated staff who keep it accessible. 2026 Theme: Home in the Archives The Utah State Historical Records Advisory

PRESS RELEASE (For Immediate Release) Dennis Flynn Appointed State Risk Manager and Division Director TAYLORSVILLE, Utah (September 3, 2026) — Utah Department of Government Operations Commissioner Marvin Dodge has appointed Dennis Flynn as the new state risk manager and director of the Utah Division of Risk Management. Flynn has served in the Utah Attorney General’s Office since 2015, most recently

The Utah Department of Government Operations (GovOps) is excited to announce the release of our updated GovOps Strategic Plan. As state government operations evolve, our commitment to driving efficiency, innovation, and exceptional service across Utah state agencies remains stronger than ever. This updated plan serves as a roadmap guiding our department’s initiatives, internal operations, and service delivery model to support

If you live, work, or play in Utah, navigating government services just got a whole lot smoother. The Utah Division of Technology Services (DTS) has been hard at work rolling out continuous updates to MyUtah.gov—the state’s premier “one-stop shop” digital portal designed to bring various state agency services directly to you. We’re moving beyond the days of guessing which state

What a week for the Beehive State! If you haven’t heard the news yet, Utah just walked away with the prestigious “Best in Show” honors at the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C. Held right on the National Mall to kick off the country’s 250th-anniversary celebrations, the fair brought together exhibits from across the nation. But it was Utah’s

Written by Lauren Katz, Utah Division of Archives & Records Service The Utah Division of Archives and Records Service (DARS) is proud to announce that its Digital Initiatives Team has received the 2026 Innovator Award from the Conference of Inter-Mountain Archivists (CIMA). CIMA is a professional association of archivists, conservators, historians, and records professionals from Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Idaho, and New