Bill > SB2135

This bill authorizes counties to obtain and use county purchase cards, which are like credit cards for official county business, issued through a county depository, meaning a bank where the county keeps its funds. The bill sets specific rules for how these cards can be used, allowing unlimited transactions for purchases made under existing county or multi-county contracts, for utilities, payments to other government entities (intergovernmental payments), emergency purchases, and professional services. For all other purchases made with these cards, there will be a limit of $5,000 or whatever limit the county purchasing agent sets, as long as it's reasonable. Cardholders must sign an agreement and receive training, and all purchases made with these cards must be published as required by law, similar to how other county expenses are reported. The bill also requires that competitive bidding, emergency procedures, and purchase order rules still apply unless specifically exempted, and it allows county commissioners to solicit bids from banks to provide the purchase card program, awarding the contract based on the best overall benefit to the county. This change is considered an emergency measure, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb2135&Session=2600