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April 25, 2024
In a blistering review of how Oklahoma agencies spent pandemic-era federal funds, State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd sharply criticized the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for failing to
May 30, 2023
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has issued an opinion regarding the Grand River Dam Authority, but capacity questions linger on GRDA bonds.
April 15, 2023
Oklahoma attorney general's opinion requires oversight of agency purchases, after legislative report found the state spent $3 billion without fiscal accountability.
April 7, 2023
LOFT Director Mike Jackson presented a report Thursday which showed that a fraction of state agency purchases are within oversight.
April 6, 2023
In 1959, the Oklahoma Legislature created a 'centralized purchasing division.' Its purpose was to provide oversight and accountability for purchases made by state agencies. However, the report says that even though that division exists, many state agencies are circumnavigating the process.
June 22, 2022
A new law will go into effect Nov. 1 which will level the playing field for the acquisition of operational equipment, supplies and services by governmental entities.
June 21, 2022
A new law will go into effect Nov. 1 which will level the playing field for the acquisition of operational equipment, supplies and services by governmental entities. ...
May 12, 2022
Months before publicly seeking bids, an Oklahoma tourism official began negotiating a deal with Swadley’s Foggy Bottom Kitchen executives to ensure the company would make money running restaurants at state