INTRODUCTION

Governor Henry, in his February 5, 2007 State of the State address, proposed improving government transparency and openness by establishing a user friendly website that shows exactly how state dollars are spent. “We demand accountability of state agencies and departments,” Governor Henry said, “and it is only fair that voters demand accountability from us.”

The Taxpayer Transparency Act (Brogdon and Wesselhoft) was signed by Governor Henry on June 4, 2007. The Act charges the Office of State Finance with developing a single website accessible by the public. The website will include aggregate information on state revenues and expenditures as well as certain incentive payments.

“This website will continue to be more useful to the citizens of Oklahoma as the Office of State Finance accepts feedback and direction from taxpayers, policy makers and elected officials,” said Tony Hutchison, Director of State Finance.

For information on how to use this website, click the ‘How to Use This Website’ hyperlink on the left-hand side of the Homepage.