OK HB1723

Four specified state agencies may opt out of centralized information technology requirements and/or Oklahoma Personnel Act provisions governing classified and unclassified employees beginning September 1, 2015, and continuing for two additional fiscal years

Eligible agencies include the Oklahoma Department of Labor, Department of Tourism and Recreation, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and the Board of Dentistry

Agencies that opt out may independently acquire, operate, and maintain their own IT systems and make personnel decisions without oversight from other state governmental officials or entities

The governing board or chief executive officer must submit written notice of the opt-out decision to the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services by September 30 for the first year, or by June 15 preceding July 1 for subsequent years