The bill, known as Senate Bill No. 1136, pertains to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority and outlines specific financial provisions and administrative duties. It mandates that $100,031,677 of appropriated funds be allocated for program growth and to compensate for reduced federal matching dollars. The bill also establishes that the Administrator of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority will set the duties and compensation for employees, and it authorizes the payment of professional expenses for both the Administrator and employees, provided they are full-time and utilize their professional skills in their roles.
Additionally, the bill facilitates cash management by allowing the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to transfer funds between various accounts as requested by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority. It permits the Authority to transfer funds to meet claims under the Supplemental Hospital Offset Payment Program and allows for exemptions from expenditure and budgetary limitations for unanticipated federal funds awarded after July 1, 2025. The bill also includes provisions for inter-year fund transfers to satisfy fiscal obligations and requests for early tax collection transfers to address cash-flow issues.