Financial experts dig into Dept. of Mental Health's money woes; still no exact number on shortfall

Oklahoma mental health department needs $27.4M to finish out budget year

OKLAHOMA CITY — An emergency one-time appropriation of $27.4 million is needed for the Oklahoma mental health department to make it through the current fiscal year and pay its employees, according to an official request made public Tuesday.

Financial experts dig into Dept. of Mental Health's money woes; still no exact number on shortfall

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Financial experts, who have been digging into Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS), said they would give state lawmakers an accurate figure on their financial woes by Monday. A select committee of lawmakers from both the House and Senate questioned David Greenwall, an accountant hand-selected by Governor Kevin Stitt, on Monday. Greenwall said he was tasked with breaking down the agenc…

Stitt taps attorney to investigate potential fraud at state mental health agency

The governor said his goal is to protect the interests of the state “in anticipation of one or more civil or criminal actions or proceedings potentially commencing as a result of abuse, waste, mismanagement and potential fraud.”

Stitt appoints special counsel to investigate Oklahoma Department of Mental Health

Gov. Kevin Stitt has appointed a special counsel to conduct an investigation into alleged mismanagement at the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

Gov. Stitt appoints attorney to investigate Oklahoma Department of Mental Health

Gov. Kevin Stitt has appointed attorney Robert McCampbell as special counsel to begin an independent investigation into the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

Governor appoints special counsel to investigate ODMHSAS

Governor Kevin Stitt appointed special counsel to investigate the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.Governor Stitt announced the appointment on May 12. He said attorney Robert McCampbell will act as special counsel, and has been ordered to conduct a full, independent investigation into ODMHSAS.2 News told you in April when we learned about the stunning $43 million budget shortfall revealed by the Oklahoma Departme…