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State Auditor Releases Three Year Investigation Into Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
The audit addresses concerns about improper transfers, contracts, and spending at the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority after multiple complaints from officials and community members.
- Wednesday at the Oklahoma state Capitol, Cindy Byrd released findings from a three-year investigative audit into the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.
- Following multiple letters alleging improper transfers and contracting, the audit was launched after March 2023 at the request of the Oklahoma Attorney General, Gentner Drummond.
- Byrd reported that the audit found no current statutory violations but repeatedly flagged a lack of transparency and recommended increased oversight, covering the last four years and OTA's nearly 79-year history.
- Legislators were urged to amend statutes to address the audit’s recommendations, with Byrd saying only the Oklahoma State Legislature can enforce better practices.
- The audit renewed calls at the Oklahoma Capitol to rein in OTA and warned that unchecked practices could push tolls toward $200 a month, with delays due to a backlog with 25% fewer employees.
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Oklahomans paying for turnpike agency’s questionable practices, but no laws broken, audit finds
State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd on Wednesday at the Capitol discusses the findings of an investigative audit of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. (Photo by Barbara Hoberock/Oklahoma Voice)OKLAHOMA CITY – While an investigative audit found that the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority had broken no laws, the Legislature needs to slap some guardrails on the agency, said Oklahma State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd said Wednesday. “My team found tha…
State auditor releases three year investigation into Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
State Auditor Cindy Byrd has completed the first investigative audit of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority in the agency's history. The investigation found that the authority did not violate any state laws.
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