The spending of every Utah public university and college president will now be audited. Here’s why.

The extensive review comes after concerns over the former president of Utah State University’s spending, including a $750 bidet.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Greg Peterson, left, president of Salt Lake Community College, speaks with Utah System of Higher Education Commissioner Geoff Landward, center, and Weber State University President Brad Mortensen, at the Capitol on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025.

The spending of every Utah public university and college president will now be audited. Here’s why.

The extensive review comes after concerns over the former president of Utah State University’s spending, including a $750 bidet.

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