Bill > SB1174

This bill modifies the responsibilities of the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) regarding state agency claims and payroll processing. Specifically, the bill changes the language from the Director being "authorized to" prescribe forms and electronic systems to "shall" prescribe these systems, which subtly strengthens the mandate. The bill clarifies that state agencies can file claims against multiple allotments within funds by indicating the specific accounts to be charged, and requires the Director to approve and charge claims after a proper audit. The bill also confirms existing authorization for payroll systems used to claim amounts due to state employees, mandating that each payroll record must show total earnings, individual withholdings, and net pay. The Director is permitted to reserve withholdings and make lump sum payments to the appropriate entities. The bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage, which suggests the changes are considered urgent for maintaining efficient state financial operations.

Budget and Finance

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1174&Session=2600