Bill > SB1176

This bill modifies the duties of the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) by changing the language from "is hereby authorized to" to "shall" when describing the Director's responsibility to prescribe forms and electronic systems for processing state agency claims and payroll. The bill clarifies that the Director must create these systems and has the authority to approve claims after a proper audit, with the ability to charge claims to multiple accounts within current allotments. Additionally, the bill confirms that payroll systems are authorized for claiming employee compensation, mandating that each payroll record display total earnings, specific withholding amounts, and net employee pay. The Director is also permitted to reserve withholdings and make lump sum payments to the appropriate entities. The bill includes an emergency clause, indicating that it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval, which suggests the changes are considered urgent for maintaining public administrative functions.

Budget and Finance

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1176&Session=2600