Utah Code Title 63A. Utah Government Operations Code § 63A-5b-802. Leasing responsibilities of the director

(i) use a process consistent with the best interest of the state, the requirements of the leasing agency, and the anticipated use of the property; and

(ii) comply with any legislative mandates contained in the appropriations act or other legislation;

(i) determine whether the lease is cost-effective when the needs of the leasing agency to be housed in the leased facilities are considered;

(ii) determine whether another option such as construction, use of other state-owned space, or a lease-purchase agreement is more cost-effective than leasing;

(iii) determine whether the significant lease terms are cost-effective and provide the state with sufficient flexibility and protection from liability;

(iv) compare the proposed lease payments to the current market rates, and evaluate whether the proposed lease payments are reasonable under current market conditions;

(v) compare proposed significant lease terms to the current market, and recommend whether these proposed terms are reasonable under current market conditions; and

(vi) if applicable, recommend that the lease or modification to a lease be approved or disapproved;

(i) make the lease cost-effective; or

(ii) meet the leasing agency's needs when the lease expires; and

(i) the leasing agency benefitted by the lease; and

(ii) the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst.