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Published October 20, 2009 12:15 am - Oklahoma's largest public employees association wants lawmakers to convene meetings of appropriation subcommittees. We think the Oklahoma Public Employees Association has hit upon a good idea, considering the state has cut agency appropriations 5 percent for the past three months with no letup in sight. Subcommittee meetings could spotlight savings Oklahoma's largest public employees association wants lawmakers to convene meetings of appropriation subcommittees. We think the Oklahoma Public Employees Association has hit upon a good idea, considering the state has cut agency appropriations 5 percent for the past three months with no letup in sight.
Lawmakers don't need to go into special session to discuss the fiscal situation. Subcommittees could return to the capitol and find out the impact the cuts are having on state agencies and their employees. It also could be an opportunity for those employees to make some suggestions on saving money. State employees know what expenses can be put on hold for a few months and what needs to be spent. The public also can weigh in here. Good ideas come from many different sources. The OPEA also is calling for cuts to private vendors like prisons and contractors for state services. That should have been part of the initial round of spending cuts. If it's not already built into the contracts, it ought to be put in future agreements. 
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