Rod Mann: Utah County Auditor

04/08/2025

We just posted an informative version of the Utah County 2025 Budget called the Budget Book. It includes the approved budget as well as additional information for each department, such as mission statement, major accomplishments in 2024, org charts, staffing details, etc.

The best way to use it is to go to the table of contents and click on the items or departments that interest you. It is nearly 400 pages long, so most people will not read it straight through.

Let me know if you have any suggestions for improving the document. I will send a gift card for a Roxberry Smoothie to the first person who reads it cover to cover. Once you finish, send an email to [email protected] stating which section was your favorite and which section(s) could be improved.

Thanks to Rudy Livingston, my chief deputy, who spent hours putting the Budget Book together.

09/26/2024

This Thursday the County will hold a Budget Open House at the County Health and Justice Building (151 South University Avenue, Provo, Utah 84601) from 6 to 8 PM. Come and learn more about how your tax dollars are being used and what is driving the proposed tax increase.

NOTE: The Utah County Auditor invites you to a budget open house September 26, 2024. Join us between 6:00 and 8:00 at the Utah County Health and Justice Building located at 151 S. University Ave. in Provo, rooms 1600 (first floor) and 2500 (second floor). Budget Open House

06/17/2024

Sometimes we can be a bit hard on ourselves in Utah. Here's an article that highlights the many things that are going right.

It’s more than economic strength, charitable giving, religiosity and limited alcohol consumption. On a surprising number of other variables, this mountain state stands out in its overall well-being, productivity and quality of life.

03/22/2024

Here is something that may be of interest to my friends who live in Utah County:

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Announcing a FREE R.A.D. Women Basic Self-Defense class!
That’s right – a FREE, 15 hour, basic self-defense class for women! This particular class was booked full, but just had some last minute cancelations and now has a few openings!
This basic self-defense class is open to female Utah County residents ages 12 and up. This particular R.A.D. Women class is sponsored by the Utah County Sheriff's Office, and as always, Sheriff Smith makes this program available at no cost to the participant. This particular class also includes 3 hours of key chain (Kubaton) defense training. Participants receive a Kubaton, free of charge, upon completion of the course.
"The R**e Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training, [including a dynamic simulated training experience.]" www.rad-systems.com

This course is taught by sworn and civilian employees of the Utah County Sheriff's Office. A R.A.D. Women class is a very fun, informative, and empowering opportunity. The class is taught at a level of "go at your own pace," allowing the curriculum to benefit women of all ages, sizes, and health conditions.
The remaining spots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. We ask that you commit to attend all 5 classes if you sign up as the information and techniques taught in each class build upon the one before it.

All classes will be taught in Provo - building and room number given upon registration
The dates & times of the class are:
Thursday, April 11, 2023, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Thursday, April 18, 2023, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Thursday, April 25, 2023, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Thursday, May 2, 2023, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Thursday, May 9, 2023, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

The R**e Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense traini...

12/01/2023

On Monday, Dec 4th Utah County will hold a Budget Open House. Come talk to representatives from the various county departments regarding the services they provide county residents and learn how your tax dollars are being spent. County Commissioners and other elected officials will also be in attendance. The Commission will be voting to adopt the 2024 Budget during the Dec 6th Commission meeting.

12/31/2022

All who would like to attend the county inauguration ceremony where I will be sworn in as Utah County Auditor along with Aaron Davidson as County Clerk, Jeff Gray as County Attorney, Mike Smith as County Sherrif, and as County Commissioners Amelia Powers Gardner and Brandon Rachel Gordon, are welcome to come to the Utah County Historic Courthouse Rotunda Provo Historic Courthouse (https://maps.app.goo.gl/W2bhW9dPW6sMvwai7) at noon on Tuesday January 3rd. There will be a reception afterwards.

★★★★★ · Government office

07/14/2022

Here's an endorsement from an organization.

06/30/2022

We won (55.8% to 44.2%)! While there are still some votes to be counted there are not enough left to change the outcome. One of the joys of any campaign is making new friends and I was blessed with a lot of them.

I first want to thank those who supported me during the convention and primary. There are too many to name individually but I truly appreciate everything you did. I would however like to highlight my wife and companion for over 40 years, Suzanne. She made this possible and I love her more than ever.

Thanks to the precinct officers and delegates who went the extra mile. I was very impressed by your efforts to inform voters. You held cottage meetings, meet the candidate events, and precinct events for voters where you shared what you learned. You are amazing!

Thanks to everyone who ran. Campaigns are hard and in the end, someone must win and others lose in terms of the votes counted. However, regardless of the final vote, you are all winners! You've made new friends, learned a lot, and gained the respect and admiration of many -- you can count me among them. You've also brought issues to the forefront, shared different perspectives on those, and provided opportunities for hundreds, if not thousands, of individuals to engage in service by helping on your campaign.

Thanks as well to those who asked tough questions and/or supported my opponent. I believe the convention and primary processes bring out the best in candidates. It forces us to think, look at issues from multiple perspectives, and do additional research. I'm certainly better prepared to be your County Auditor than when I started.

I am excited to serve you in this new capacity starting in January. Please feel free to contact me anytime with questions, suggestions, or to bring an issue to my attention.