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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

How do you translate complex privacy legislation into everyday, practical operational workflows? That was the central question at Utah’s second annual Data Governance Summit at Utah Valley University (UVU). Bringing together privacy practitioners, technology leaders, and public officials, the event highlighted a major operational milestone: Utah has officially transitioned from the legislative phase of data privacy into the execution phase.

This past week, the Utah Division of Purchasing and General Services celebrated a monumental achievement. Our high school DECA interns took home first prize at the 2026 DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Atlanta, Georgia! The 2026 ICDC Experience Held from April 25–28, 2026, the conference was a historic gathering of over 26,000 high school students, advisors, and business

In an era where our personal data is constantly at risk, how we prove who we are online has become one of the most critical questions of the decade. Recently, state leaders, technologists, and policymakers gathered at Utah Valley University’s Thanksgiving Point campus for the SEDI Summit 2026. The goal? To refine SEDI (State-Endorsed Digital Identity)—Utah’s pioneering “rights-first” framework designed

Today, as we celebrate Earth Day, we reflect on the significant strides Utah has made in preserving our unique natural landscapes and improving the environment for all residents. From the red rocks of our national parks to the air we breathe in our growing urban centers, the State of Utah is committed to leading by example through innovative resource stewardship.

Did you know that your nonprofit might be eligible to shop using the same massive buying power as the State of Utah? While many organizations negotiate their own individual deals, there is a way to skip the retail prices and tap into pre-negotiated, high-volume discounts designed to make every donor dollar go further. Administered by the Utah Division of Purchasing