1 week Ago By Mario Gonzalez/KFOR
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — On Friday, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Division of Government Efficiency (DOGE-OK) announced savings of approximately $19.4 million through collective work with state agencies.Agencies regularly submit projects with DOGE-OK, which are reviewed and shared on the department's public website.
The projects can include items like the elimination of costly contracts, replacing old processes with new technology, and reducing state-owned assets.Only projects launched in 2024 or 2025 that deliver measurable savings are included.DOGE-OK releases first report, plans to return $157M in federal health grants“DOGE-OK is proving that Oklahoma can do more with less,” said Governor Stitt.
“Oklahomans expect their government to be lean and spend dollars responsibly. Great work is being done to eliminate waste and deliver better services to Oklahomans.” DOGE-OK shared a few examples of where costs are being cut:The Department of Human Services secured better rates for wireless phones and lowered monthly rates by $10 per device, resulting in significant savings of $65,000 per month.
This adjustment delivers an impressive $780,000 in annual savings.The Teachers’ Retirement System went paperless for all courtesy mailings, resulting in savings for postage and printing of over $100,000.The Interstate Oil Compact Commission eliminated all state vehicles from their fleet, resulting in an annual savings of approximately $15,000.
State employees are said to have reduced around 67,000 hours of manual tasks, freeing up valuable staff time and helping to avoid future budget increases..
