BET Special Meeting 09/09/2026 - 5th Reconvene

The Oklahoma County Board of Equalization and Taxation (BET) held a special meeting on September 9, 2026, focusing primarily on budgetary and procurement-related issues. Key procurement discussions included striking agenda items related to in-house asbestos funding and detention center services, reflecting a decision to revisit these topics later. A significant portion of the meeting addressed a financial error involving a purchase order (PO) for economic development services, where payments were made across fiscal years improperly, creating budgetary complications. The board discussed the need to reconcile these payments, the implications for contract funding, and potential contract modifications. Additionally, the board approved adding a $314,541 six-month lease payment for the district attorney's office to the watch list, funded by ARPA funds due to construction delays. Extensive deliberations on the county's fund balance, revenue projections, and budget supplements highlighted concerns about accuracy and timing, with plans to await further information from the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) before finalizing budget recommendations. The meeting concluded with a decision to reconvene after the BOCC meeting to address outstanding budgetary issues.