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A legislative audit suggests Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind needs increased oversight and better strategic planning.

The school ended 2025 with a $1.5 million deficit, highlighting governance issues.

The audit recommends adopting educational benefit reviews and improving strategic planning for students.

SALT LAKE CITY — A legislative audit released Tuesday suggested Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind need more oversight and better strategic planning.

The schools serve students with disabilities statewide who are deaf and/or blind. But its leadership structure has changed recently.

Passed during the 2025 legislative session, HB537 adjusted the schools' governance structure to address "management and financial problems."

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