Appropriations and Budget Jan 29, 2026

Oklahoma House Appropriations (select committee) · January 29, 2026

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Opening remarks and goals

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Greg Slovonic, interim commissioner, opened the presentation saying he joined DMH seven months ago to stabilize operations, restore fiscal discipline and reform contracts; he said he expects to remain through session and leave the agency in better shape.

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Interim Commissioner Greg Slovonic and interim CEO Kathy Menefee presented the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services' FY‑26 budget request to the Oklahoma House, pressing for funds to meet a court-ordered consent decree, cover Medicaid (Title 19) shortfalls and close out FY25; lawmakers pressed on contract review, staffing, RFPs to privatize state-run CCBHCs and undisclosed building defects at an SSM facility.

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