09-05-2025
Gov. Cox signs executive order launching ‘GRIT,' an initiative to improve government efficiency
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Gov. Cox signed an executive order on Friday launching a statewide initiative called 'GRIT,' a move the Utah governor says will 'improve efficiency and deliver better results for the people of Utah,' a press release from the governor's office states.
GRIT, or Government Reform, Innovation & Transparency, orders every state agency in Utah to self-evaluate. Not dissimilar to the Dept. of Government of Efficiency, this executive order requires all state agencies to do the following:
Submit at least one efficiency improvement project to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget (GOPB) by July 1, 2025.
Independently launch at least one additional internal project per division, office, or bureau.
Participate in a statewide professional learning network known as EPIC (Efficiency and Process Improvement Collaborative).
Actively use public feedback gathered through the state's Customer Experience Initiative
Report measurable results related to cost savings, time savings, and improved service delivery.
'Utahns deserve a government that listens, adapts, and delivers,' said Gov. Cox. 'We're not here to maintain the status quo — we're here to make things better. GRIT is about building a culture where every employee is empowered to solve problems, and every taxpayer sees the results.'
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This announcement comes after Utah was named #1 Best State in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report, ranking first in the country in the 'fiscal stability' category.
In addition to launching GRIT, Cox looks to expand Utah's EPIC network, bringing state agency representatives together for collaboration, training, and shared learning, the release states. The governor says the public is encouraged to participate by submitting feedback online or through QR codes posted on receipts and in government buildings around the state.
'The new executive order empowers cabinet members and state employees to identify inefficiencies and fix them, while giving Utahns more opportunities than ever to share feedback on their interactions with government,' the statement from the governor's office reads. 'The GRIT initiative calls on every state agency to evaluate how government works — and how it can work better.'
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