'Oklahomans want smaller government:' Gov. Stitt signs executive order targeting independent contractors

Stitt: Order addresses 'rumors' about costly contractors replacing state employees

The governor on Wednesday explained the order, saying his goal of reducing state government can be reached without replacing valuable state workers with more expensive contract services.

'Oklahomans want smaller government:' Gov. Stitt signs executive order targeting independent contractors

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed an executive order requiring state agencies to report on independent contractors, aiming for transparency and fiscal responsibility.

Lincoln County, OK, Fire Chiefs Support Ex-Forestry Head Fired by Governor

"Why do I even have a Department of Forestry?" OK Gov. Keving Stitt said, adding he's considering scrapping it.

Stitt Issues Executive Order Concerning Contractor Conversions at State Agencies

Governor Kevin Stitt has issued an executive order aimed at limiting state agencies from converting full-time employees to contract positions to meet the governor’s goal to reduce the number of state employees. He wants to ensure that “contractor conversions” are not costing the state more money than what a full-time employee would. “Agencies must be fiscally responsible and transparent,” said Stitt. “Transforming staff roles into independent con

Hilbert commends governor on order about employees across state agencies

“This is exactly the type of fiscal responsibility Oklahomans expect," Hilbert said about Stitt's executive order inquiring about contract employees across state agencies.