Bill > SB1173

This bill modifies the existing Oklahoma statute regarding the duties of the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) in processing state agency claims and payrolls. Specifically, the bill changes the language from the Director being "authorized to" prescribe forms and electronic systems for claims and payroll processing to a more definitive mandate that the Director "shall" do so. The bill maintains the existing provisions that allow state agencies to file claims against multiple allotment items within funds by indicating the specific accounts to be charged, with the Director responsible for approving and charging claims after proper audit. The legislation also preserves the existing requirements for payroll systems, which must show total earnings, withholding amounts, and net employee pay, and allows the Director to make lump-sum payments of withholdings to appropriate entities. The bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval, which suggests the changes are considered urgent for the functioning of state financial operations.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1173&Session=2600