Utah’s top teachers could soon get bonuses, but state auditors raise objectivity concerns

Legislative auditors are concerned Utah’s new teacher merit award program — created to offer bonuses to the state’s top-performing teachers — could present “objectivity” challenges.Auditors presented their initial review of the program, which is set to launch in July, to state lawmakers Tuesday during a Legislative Audit Subcommittee meeting. The review aimed to offer recommendations to help ensure its effective implementation.Passed this year under SB173, the