In 2025, the Levin Center conducted a study of all 50 states to examine how legislatures ensure government programs work effectively for citizens. Factors such as legislative oversight committees, routine engagement with executive agencies, collection of casework data, digital transparency tools, and user-centered policy evaluation were of particular importance. The full report can be found here.
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Recent efforts to improve legislative oversight in Oklahoma have led to the creation of the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT), which answers to a joint committee. This is a powerful tool for the Legislature and, while much of the work naturally concerns fiscal matters, LOFT’s work also includes some examination of policy implementation and service delivery, such as a program evaluation on “opportunities to modernize delivery of driver’s license services.” The Oklahoma House, as of spring 2025, is also soliciting public input through a “Government Transparency Portal” allowing the public to “report any instances of government duplication and waste,” which it promises will be “[incorporated] into our budget review process throughout the session.”
