State Budget Director Shelly Paulk has a new job. Governor Stitt named her to the Oklahoma Tax Commission on Monday. Paulk has worked with the state of Oklahoma since November 2016 and was promoted to State Budget Director in 2019.
“I am greatly honored by the opportunity the Governor has extended to me to serve the people of Oklahoma in this new role,” Paulk said. “During the 14 years I’ve spent at OMES, working with revenue reporting and following tax policy has been more than just a job. It’s exciting to be able to continue that work from a different perspective and to contribute to the great work the Oklahoma Tax Commission is already doing. I am especially grateful for the experiences I’ve had working with such wonderful people at OMES over the last 14 years and the support and mentoring I’ve received.”
Stitt believes he picked the right person for the Tax Commission.
“I have seen Shelly Paulk’s expansive and detailed knowledge of our state budget system and its processes firsthand as she has been an important member of my finance team. Her experience and commitment to excellence will be invaluable for the Oklahoma Tax Commission. I am pleased to appoint her to this new role as she continues to serve our state but will miss interacting with her more frequently,” said Stitt.
Paulk will need to be confirmed by the Oklahoma Senate for her to serve the six year term.
