Oklahoma State Agencies

The Oklahoma Department of Labor has several statutory areas of responsibility, including licensing welders. A welder is required to renew the license each year.

The Oklahoma Department of Labor has several statutory areas of responsibility, including licensing welders. A welder is required to renew the license each year.

Labor Dept. has myriad duties

OKLAHOMA CITY – The state Labor Department has requested a “stable” budget for Fiscal Year 2022, Commissioner Leslie Osborn told members of the Oklahoma House and Senate appropriations committees.
The state operates a $19 billion budget. Executive Order 2019- 40 requires state agencies, boards or commissions to first submit any grant application over $50,000 for review to the office of the Governor and for approval by the Secretary of Budget before the agency’s final submission to the funding source.

The state operates a $19 billion budget. Executive Order 2019- 40 requires state agencies, boards or commissions to first submit any grant application over $50,000 for review to the office of the Governor and for approval by the Secretary of Budget before the agency’s final submission to the funding source.

State agencies required to obtain approval prior to applying for federal grants

OKLAHOMA CITY - A new executive order is earmarked to create stronger oversight and accountability for state agencies seeking federal funds and grant resources.