On Monday, February 03, 2025, Governor Kevin Stitt issued Executive Order 2025-04, creating the Division of Government Efficiency (DOGE-OK) within the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES). 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.

“On Feb 3rd, I’m launching DOGE-OK to keep the focus on flat budgets and limiting government,” Governor 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.”

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.

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.

Oklahomans can follow DOGE-OK on X for updates.

Read the executive order in full here.