BET Regular Meeting 09/03/2026

The Oklahoma County Board of Equalization and Taxation (BET) held a regular meeting on September 3, 2026, focusing heavily on financial and operational updates related to the county's detention center and the Behavioral Care Center (BCC). Key procurement and budget discussions included detailed review and approval of funding estimates for the BCC, including personnel costs, professional services contracts, property insurance, and IT infrastructure expenses such as cameras and network equipment. The board discussed the challenges of Medicaid reimbursement for the BCC, the scope of services, and the need for clear contractual terms with service providers like CreoS. Additionally, the board addressed budget adjustments related to employee benefits, including a $1.6 million correction from the previous fiscal year and the need for supplemental appropriations to cover ongoing health insurance claims. Motions were passed to update the watch list with revised budget figures for the BCC and employee benefits, and to remove transportation costs from the watch list. The board also planned a special budget meeting to address timely funding needs. Overall, the meeting involved significant procurement-related deliberations on contracts, budget allocations, and funding strategies for county health and detention services.