Bill No. 821 amends Section 34.36 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the state agency estimate of funds needed for the upcoming fiscal year. The bill requires state agencies to report their budget requests, including detailed information about their programs, expenditures, and personnel. Notably, the bill introduces new requirements for agencies to quantify their information technology needs and estimated expenditures related to these needs, including services and systems as outlined in the Information Technology Consolidation and Coordination Act. Additionally, it removes a previous requirement regarding the certification of expenditures for technology purchases prior to July 1, 2011.

The bill emphasizes the importance of performance-informed budgeting by mandating agencies to provide a comprehensive analysis of existing and proposed programs, including their effectiveness and efficiency. It also requires agencies to submit a list of outstanding capital lease debts and estimated needs for the upcoming fiscal years. The Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services is tasked with compiling and submitting reports on agency compliance and shared services cost-performance assessments, ensuring that state agencies are held accountable for their budget requests and expenditures.