From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – The state Office of Management and Enterprise Services is using artificial intelligence to monitor how taxpayer dollars are being spent within state agencies.
By using data analytics through global process intelligence company Celonis, OMES and agencies can examine how funds are spent. Oklahoma is utilizing the power of this new technology to enhance transparency, reduce inefficiencies and improve accountability across state operations.
“These efforts not only streamline day-to-day purchases within agencies but encourage state employees to maximize the value of every taxpayer dollar,” said Governor Kevin Stitt.
The Celonis Process Intelligence Platform analyzes and optimizes an organization’s processes by examining data from various systems to visualize inefficiencies and identify opportunities for improvement. By leveraging Celonis’ AI-driven insights and real-time data, Oklahoma is achieving higher efficiency, cost savings and informed decision-making across state operations. This also creates a roadmap of actionable steps to help follow state procurement laws.
Key benefits include:
• Cost savings. Celonis has flagged $6.8 billion in con firmed purchasing errors and inefficiencies within agencies. Through this platform, OMES identified $3.06 million in flagged purchase card transactions, helping agencies implement better controls.
• Efficiency gains. The platform reviews procurement data in minutes – tasks that previously took years – empowering faster, more accurate decision-making.
• Improved oversight. In fiscal year 2023, more than $3 billion in purchases lacked oversight. Celonis flagged and analyzed these transactions, ensuring greater accountability.
“Oklahoma is the first state to adopt Celonis’ groundbreaking technology for procurement and process optimization,” said Rick Rose, state chief operating officer and director of OMES. “The insights we gain allow us to strengthen our operations and address flagged purchases much sooner.”
Adoption of this technology aligns with OMES’ mission to enhance government efficiency and effectiveness, Rose said. As a shared services provider, OMES supports over 118 state agencies with solutions in finance, human resources, technology and property management.
As an agency, OMES:
• Oversees $3.95 billion in purchasing annually.
• Tracked $151 million in purchase card transactions in 2023.
• Protects state assets from 65 million daily cybersecurity threats.