John Dougall is a former State Auditor who took office on January 7, 2013 and served until January 2025. He was recognized for enhancing transparency in state finances and increasing accountability within government operations.
Before his role as State Auditor, Dougall served for a decade in the Utah House of Representatives, ultimately holding the House Vice Chair of Executive Appropriations position. He focused on evaluating government programs and agencies, advocating for tax reform, transparent governance, performance management, and fiscal responsibility. Throughout his legislative career, he held various leadership positions, including chair of the House Revenue & Taxation standing committee, chair of the House Ethics standing committee, and co-chair of the Health & Human Services Appropriations subcommittee.
In addition to his political career, Dougall has worked in the technology sector, where he held management and technical positions in both large companies and small start-ups. He earned his Master of Business Administration from Brigham Young University in 2000, as well as a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the same institution. Dougall is also expected to graduate from Syracuse College of Law in May 2025.
