As the Legislative session gets underway, budget negotiators are examining state agency budget requests. Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Chuck Hall is opening up the process to show the public how that Chamber arrives at its budget figures.
The Oklahoma Tax Commission will present to the Committee this Thursday how the agency generates its revenue estimates. The Senate relies on these estimates from the Tax Commission to build its state budget proposal.
“Transparency in the budget process is essential for building trust with Oklahomans and ensuring accountability in government,” Hall said. “The Senate is still committed to fostering an open environment where everyone can understand how we craft a state budget and participate in the process. If Oklahomans want to learn more about how revenue estimates are developed and how they shape our budget decisions, I encourage them to tune in Thursday when the Oklahoma Tax Commission presents a breakdown of these key figures.”
The Senate’s working budget proposal spreadsheet can be found here. It will be updated throughout budget negotiations.
