GOP Governor Announces Launch Of State-DOGE

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced the creation of the Division of Government Efficiency (DOGE-OK).

“The new division will build upon past efficiency initiatives and focus on eliminating wasteful government spending, improving efficiency, and ensuring taxpayer dollars are being used effectively across state government,” a press release from Stitt’s office read.

“Today, I’m launching DOGE-OK to keep the focus on flat budgets and limiting government,” Stitt said.

“Our top responsibility as leaders is ensuring we are working on behalf of all four million Oklahomans in the most efficient way possible. DOGE-OK will help identify and root out inefficiencies and government waste. It’s an essential part of making us a top ten state,” he added.

New: Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced during his State of the State address the creation of DOGE-Oklahoma.

The purpose of DOGE-Oklahoma is to focus on flat budgets, limiting government, and eliminating waste. pic.twitter.com/Fxksmdz4Zk

— The Calvin Coolidge Project (@TheCalvinCooli1) February 3, 2025

From Stitt’s office:

DOGE-OK is authorized to collaborate with state agencies, officials, and existing government efficiency initiatives to identify and eliminate waste. The executive order creates the unpaid position of Chief DOGE Advisor, who will report directly to Governor Stitt, lead the division independently, and receive broad authority to review agency budgets and operations. The order further requires state agency directors take immediate steps to ensure DOGE-OK receives full access to agency records, data, software systems, and I.T. systems.

By March 31, 2025, DOGE-OK will submit a report outlining strategies for efficiency, recommendations for fiscal reforms, and specific agency budget findings.

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The founding of the Division of Government Efficiency builds upon Governor Stitt’s existing government efficiency initiatives, such as the Break the Tape Initiative, the State Fleet Reduction Initiative, and ending work from home policies. In his State of the State address, Governor Stitt also pledged to have fewer state employees at the end of his term than when he took office in 2019.

“We’re keeping the focus on flat budgets, limiting government, and eliminating waste. Welcome to @DOGEOKLAHOMA,” Stitt said.

We’re keeping the focus on flat budgets, limiting government, and eliminating waste.

Welcome to @DOGEOKLAHOMA.

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— Governor Kevin Stitt (@GovStitt) February 3, 2025

INBOX Here’s @GovStitt‘s full executive order on DOGE-OK pic.twitter.com/TAaaof1kg7

— Wendy Suares (@wsuares) February 3, 2025

Per The Oklahoman:

Stitt announced the launch of DOGE-OK modeled after President Donald Trump’s newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

The governor said the goal of DOGE-OK is to “keep the focus on flat budgets and limited government.”

DOGE is an advisory panel that is expected to make recommendations during Trump’s second term. The president appointed allies Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to run it.

DOGE refers to a cryptocurrency championed by Musk, the richest person in the world.

“President Trump and Elon Musk, through DOGE, will determine the economic trajectory of our nation,” Stitt said.

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