LEGISLATIVE STAFF
AWARDS
2008
NCSL NOTABLE DOCUMENT AWARD
LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH LIBRARIANS STAFF
SECTIONS (LRL)
This award was presented to the Office of Legislative Fiscal Analyst for its 2008 General Session Appropriation Summary and Budget Highlights.
For more information about the Notable Document Award and NCSL's LRL, click here.
NCSL STAFF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
LEGAL SERVICES STAFF SECTION
This award was presented to Gay Taylor, recently retired General Counsel to the Utah State Legislature in the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel. To read the citation found under 'Legal Services Staff Section' click here.
2007
NCSL STANDING COMMITTEE STAFF
CHAIR'S AWARD
This award was given in recognition of John Massey's distinguished career of achievement and excellence in supporting the work of the Utah Legislature. John E. Massey, recently retired Fiscal Analyst and Director of the Office of Legislative Fiscal Analyst was presented this award at the NCSL's 2007 State Legislative Summit in Boston. Click here to read the citation.
NCSL NOTABLE DOCUMENTS AWARD
LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH LIBRARIANS STAFF SECTIONS (LRL)
At NCSL's 2007 State Legislative Summit in Boston, LRL commended the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel for its publication TAX RELIEF & REFORM: What Does It Mean to Taxpayers? and for providing substantive information on contemporary issues of interest to legislatures in an innovative fashion.
For more information about the Notable Document Award and NCSL's LRL, click here.
NCSL CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
IMPACT AWARD
NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM EVALUATION SOCIETY (NLPES)
The Office of Legislative Auditor General was recognized for Report 2006-12 "A Performance Audit of the Utah Department of Corrections" and presented with this distinguished award at the NCSL's 2007 State Legislative Summit in Boston. This award is given to outstanding audit reports that have a significant impact upon state government and the organization audited. This report identified major concerns with management practices, problems that demonstrated favoritism, and a lack of oversight over the department's training program. All issues identified in the report were quickly acted upon by the Governor's Office and the department. The report resulted in major changes in the organization's structure and in the department's operating policies and procedures.
For more information about the National Legislative Program Evaluation Society (NLPES), click here.
2006
NCSL STAFF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
RESEARCH AND COMMITTEE STAFF SECTION (RACSS)
NCSL recognized the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel as an honoree for its publication of Utah State Government -- A Citizens Guide. RACSS presented the award to the office at the NCSL Annual Meeting in Nashville stating that the guide serves as an excellent model for other states and that staff are most deserving of the award.
For more information about the RACSS Staff Achievement Award, click here.
NCSL NOTABLE DOCUMENT AWARDS
LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH LIBRARIANS (LRL)
At the NCSL Annual Meeting in Nashville, the LRL Staff Section presented the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel with two Notable Document Awards in two different categories:
1) Citizen's Guide: Utah State Government -- A Citizen's Guide
2) Legislator's Guide: Understanding Medicaid: A Policy Maker's Introduction
For more information about the Notable Document Award and NCSL's LRL, click here.
NCSL IMPACT AWARD
NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM EVALUATION SOCIETY (NLPES)
The Office of Legislative Auditor General was awarded the 2006 Impact Award at the NCSL Annual Meeting in Nashville in recognition for the report that had significant impact on public policy.
School Boards Closed Meetings Do Not Comply with Statute
For more information about the National Legislative Program Evaluation Society (NLPES), click here.
2005
NCSL ONLINE DEMOCRACY AWARD
The Utah Legislature Web site is recognized as best in the nation. The NCSL Online Democracy Award recognizes a state legislative Web site that stands out for making democracy user-friendly. The Utah Legislature Web site, the first Web site to receive this award, was selected for outstanding achievement in the use of design, content, and technology to bring democracy closer to the citizens of Utah. Of specific note is its use of RSS feeds and audio/video streaming of legislative activity. The design is simple and effective in user navigation. NCSL recognizes the Utah Legislature Web site as an example for other legislatures to follow in using Web technology to deliver public information to their constituents. Accepting the award at the 2005 NCSL Annual Meeting & Exhibition on behalf of the Utah Legislature were Mike Christensen, director, and Mark Allred, IT manager, both of the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel.
2004
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER AWARD FOR DIGITAL DEMOCRACY
Among the 2004 Chief Information Officer Awards for outstanding accomplishment in e-government initiatives exemplifying best practices in design and implementation of customer focused information technology services, Governor Olene Walker recognized the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel for best practices in online tracking of legislation.
2003
DIGITAL LEGISLATURES SURVEY
The Center for Digital Government recognized the Utah State Legislature Web site as the nation's seventh place ranking in the 2003 Digital Legislatures Survey. The Utah Legislature's Web site is designed and maintained by the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel.
NCSL NOTABLE DOCUMENT AWARD
LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH LIBRARIANS (LRL)
At the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Annual Meeting in
San Francisco, LRL announced the Notable Documents Award winners. The Office
of Legislative Research and General Counsel received this distinguished
award for all publications submitted this year.
Demographic
Profiles of Legislative Districts (Office of Legislative Research
and General Counsel)
Medicaid
Spending: Controlling Costs (Office
of Legislative Research and General Counsel)
Senate
Confirmation of Judicial Appointments (Office of Legislative Research
and General Counsel)
The
Future of Highway Funding (Office of Legislative Research and General
Counsel)
Tax
Primer (Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel)
For more information about the Notable Document Award and NCSL's LRL, click here.
LEGISLATIVE STAFF ACHIEVEMENT
AWARD
RESEARCH AND COMMITTEE STAFF SECTION (RACSS)
At the NCSL Annual Meeting in San Francisco, RACSS recognized Bryant Howe for his outstanding career as a legislative staff member for the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel and for his contributions to RACSS and NCSL in sharing his experience with junior legislative staff in other states through his work with the Skills Development Seminar. Click here to read the citation.
LEGISLATIVE STAFF ACHIEVEMENT
AWARD
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFFICES (NALFO)
At the NCSL Annual Meeting in San
Francisco, NALFO recognized the LFA Meribah Development Team for outstanding
team project excellence. Meribah is a computer program designed to streamline
the preparation of the state budget and various appropriations bills for the
Legislature. Utah's Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst was selected
as a recipient of the NALFO Legislative Staff Achievement Award.
For additional information about NCSL's NALFO, click here.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION OF
IMPACT
NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM EVALUATION SOCIETY (NLPES)
At the NCSL Annual Meeting in San Francisco, NLPES presented the Certificate of Recognition of Impact to Utah's Office of the Legislative Auditor General. Certificates of Recognition of Impact are presented to offices that release reports that document public policy impacts within their states.
A Performance Audit of Medical School Admissions (Office of the Legislative Auditor General)
For additional information about the Certificate of Recognition of Impact and NCSL's NLPES, click here.
2002
NCSL NOTABLE DOCUMENT AWARD WINNERS
LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH LIBRARIANS (LRL)
At the NCSL Annual Meeting in Denver, the LRL Staff Section presented the
Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel with the Notable Documents
Award.
Energy Policy Issues and Legislative Options (Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel)
For more information about the Notable Document Award and NCSL's LRL, click here.
2001
EXCELLENCE IN EVALUATION AWARD
NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM EVALUATION SOCIETY (NLPES)
At the NCSL Annual Meeting in San Antonio, NLPES presented the Excellence in Evaluation Award to Utah's Office of the Legislative Auditor General. This award is presented to the office producing a product that utilizes exemplary or innovative means to provide information to the legislature.
Best
Practices for Good Management (Office of the Legislative Auditor General)
Performance
Audit of Tourism Promotion Funding in Utah (Office of the Legislative
Auditor General)
For additional information about NCSL's NLPES, click here.
LEGISLATIVE STAFF ACHIEVEMENT
AWARD
RESEARCH AND COMMITTEE STAFF SECTION (RACSS)
At the NCSL Annual Meeting in San
Antonio, RACSS honored Richard V. Strong, recently retired Director
of the Office of Legisative Research and General Counsel, for his support
of professional development for legislative staff and for his many years of
dedicated and exemplary service to the Utah State Legislature. Click here
to read the citation.
1999
LEGISLATIVE STAFF ACHIEVEMENT
AWARD
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
At the NCSL Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, NALIT recognized Mark J Allred for professional accomplishment and service to the staff section, NCSL, and the Utah Legislature. Mark supervises the Information Center, computer and bill entry staffs, and directs information systems for the Legislature as the IT manager in the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel. To read the citation, click here.