US EditionGov. Stitt signs executive order aimed at improving transparency with welfare programs
Governor Stitt's executive order mandates audits of error rates, fraud, and benefit cliffs in Oklahoma welfare programs to promote transparency and self-sufficiency.
- On Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order launching a broad review of Oklahoma’s welfare programs to increase transparency.
- Stitt framed the review as a tool to combat fraud and boost work, instructing agencies to reduce fraud, eliminate benefit cliffs, and seek federal waivers after President Donald Trump’s invitation.
- The order requires agencies to audit error rates, fraud protocols, eligibility rules, and benefit cliffs for programs managed by Oklahoma Department of Human Services, with reports due in 180 days and integrity measures implemented.
- Advocates warned that tightening rules could push families toward crisis, with Hunger Free Oklahoma urging safeguards against benefit cliffs and staffing gaps, while childcare providers pledged close monitoring.
- The order ties reform to public-private and faith-based programs, highlighting partnerships like the Be a Neighbor program and urging faith-based and nonprofit community to connect people to jobs; studies note welfare fraud is uncommon while minimum wage advocates suggest alternative reforms.
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kreiszeitung.de
op-online.deThe Commission on the reform of the welfare state wants to bring together three social benefits, including housing allowances.
"The level of protection is maintained": Minister of Labour Bas has announced that she will not reduce any social benefits during the planned restructuring of the welfare state.
Fox 25 Oklahoma City
NewsChannel 8 | KTULGovernor Stitt signs order to reform Oklahoma welfare programs, aims for transparency
Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order on Monday to strengthen transparency and accountability in Oklahoma's welfare programs.The comprehensive review a
Gov. Stitt signs executive order aimed at improving transparency with welfare programs
A new executive order signed by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt aims to increase transparency into the state's welfare programs.The review will include programs managed by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services: the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Gov. Stitt hopes the review will fight fraud while supporting self-sufficiency.In Ok…
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