# BOCC & PBA Regular Meetings 09/23/2026


**Body:** Oklahoma County
**Date:** September 22, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services, Grants & Funding, Regulatory Compliance


The Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and Public Building Authority (PBA) held regular meetings on September 23, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a $191,500 ACOG REAP grant application for a brine production and blending system, and several grant awards such as a $900,000 opioid abatement grant over three years. The board also approved change orders on ongoing construction projects, including a substitution of pavement materials for better soil bridging. Additionally, the BOCC discussed monetizing tourism development incentives and broadband infrastructure upgrades with Atlink. There was significant debate regarding the county jail project, including calls for a forensic audit and criminal investigation into past expenditures, concerns about transparency and budget overruns, and opposition to the proposed jail sales tax. The board approved amendments to ensure full involvement in management responses to state audits and discussed reallocating ARPA funds toward behavioral care center security upgrades. No new contracts were explicitly awarded during the meeting, but several motions related to funding allocations, project approvals, and grant acceptance were passed. The PBA approved financial statements and scheduled a Thanksgiving dinner event. Public comments focused heavily on accountability and fiscal management of the jail project.

**Source:** Oklahoma County