Key takeaways
- Oklahoma state government spent $27.9 billion in fiscal 2024, the 31st most of any state.
- Statewide purchasing runs through the OMES Central Purchasing, and vendors register and find bids in Solicitation search and supplier registration.
- The fiscal year starts July 1; the governor's FY2028 budget proposal usually comes in February.
- The 2027 legislative session convenes Feb. 1 and is scheduled to adjourn May 28.
- A new governor, Mike Mazzei, takes office Jan. 11, 2027.
Oklahoma government at a glance
| Fact | Oklahoma |
|---|---|
| State spending, FY 2024 | $27.9 billion (31st of 50) |
| Fiscal year starts | July 1 |
| Next budget | FY2028 · proposal usually in February |
| 2027 legislative session | Feb. 1 to May 28 (117 days) |
| Governor-elect | Mike Mazzei, takes office Jan. 11, 2027 |
| Central procurement office | OMES Central Purchasing |
| Bid and vendor portal | Solicitation search and supplier registration |
| State CIO | Dan Cronin, Chief Information Officer |
| Local governments | 1,840 total, including 632 special districts and 539 school districts |
| Public power and co-op utilities | 61 public power utilities and 30 electric co-ops |
| State prison population | 22,283 (end of 2023) |
How Oklahoma buys
- Central purchasing. The OMES Central Purchasing handles statewide contracts and purchasing rules for state agencies.
- Where bids are posted. Solicitation search and supplier registration is where vendors register and find state solicitations.
- Registering as a vendor. Our Oklahoma vendor registration guide walks through the steps, fees and documents.
- Agencies and local buyers. Many agencies, universities, cities, counties and school districts buy on their own or through cooperative contracts; see our cooperative purchasing guide.
Budget and legislative calendar
- Fiscal year. Oklahoma's fiscal year starts July 1. The next budget covers FY2028.
- Governor's proposal. Usually released in February. Status as of Nov. 8, 2026: not yet released. Track it in our governor budget proposals tracker.
- 2027 session. Convenes Feb. 1 and is scheduled to adjourn May 28. Organizational session January 5. See the 2027 legislative session calendar.
- New administration. Governor-elect Mike Mazzei takes office Jan. 11, 2027. New administrations often bring new agency leaders and priorities; see new governors in 2027.
Technology and AI
- State CIO. Dan Cronin, Chief Information Officer, leads the Office of Management and Enterprise Services. See the full state CIO directory.
- AI policy. Our tracker counts 1 executive order, no laws and 2 agency policies on government AI use, plus an AI office or council. See the state AI policy tracker.
- How IT buying works. See how state agencies buy technology.
Largest public buyers in Oklahoma
The biggest Oklahoma entities on our national rankings. Each one runs its own budget and, in most cases, its own purchasing.
| Buyer | Type | Size | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | City | 719,849 residents (2025) | 21 of 100 largest cities |
| Tulsa | City | 416,209 residents (2025) | 48 of 100 largest cities |
| Oklahoma County | County | 822,125 residents (2025) | 81 of 100 largest counties |
| Tulsa County | County | 698,782 residents (2025) | 100 of 100 largest counties |
| Okc Will Rogers International | Airport | 2,242,888 passengers boarded (2025) | 68 of 100 busiest |
| Tulsa International | Airport | 1,597,865 passengers boarded (2025) | 84 of 100 busiest |
| Oklahoma City Utilities | Water utility | 644,000 people served | 47 of 208 largest |
| City of Tulsa Water | Water utility | 413,000 people served | 79 of 208 largest |
| Oklahoma City (OK) Police | Police department | 1,101 sworn officers (2016) | 38 of 50 largest |
Sources: KSG rankings of the largest cities, counties, school districts, public universities, transit agencies, airports, water utilities, public power utilities, police departments and other lists. Figures are from each list's source year.
Local government and utilities
- 1,840 local governments. That includes 632 special districts and 539 school districts. See special districts by state.
- Utilities. 61 public power utilities and 30 electric cooperatives serve 783,357 customers, 36% of the state. See Oklahoma utilities.
- Budget cycles. Cities, counties and school districts set their own fiscal years; see city and county budget calendars.
How KSG helps
Kensington Sales Group's SDRs book meetings with public agencies across Federal, SLED, K-12 & Higher Ed, Healthcare, Tribal, Special Districts and Utilities. We research Oklahoma buyers, time outreach to state and local budget cycles and get you in front of the people who own the problem you solve. See how our state and local sales development works.
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