Oklahoma Tax Commission cites service gains, urges lawmakers to consider using $50M cash balance The Oklahoma Tax Commission told a House committee it has reduced customer wait times, cut backlogs and improved collections while trimming its 2026 budget request; Director Doug Lenehan asked lawmakers to consider redeploying about $50 million in agency cash rather than leaving it idle.

The Oklahoma Tax Commission is making significant strides in taxpayer service while trimming its budget, urging lawmakers to put $50 million in idle cash to better use.

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BOE outlines multi‑year plan to replace obsolete SAPD mainframe; target go‑live 2028 Board staff reported Oct. 21 on a multi‑year project to replace an obsolete mainframe used by the State Assessed Properties Division (SAPD). The BOE submitted a budget change proposal Aug. 28 and an alternatives analysis; the California Department of Technology stage‑2 decision will depend on the governor’s budget process, with notification on Jan.

The Board of Equalization is embarking on a crucial multi-year project to replace its outdated mainframe system, aiming to enhance efficiency and taxpayer service by 2028.

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Congressional Committee Highlights IRS Funding Cuts Amid Fiscal Challenges Committee raises concerns over IRS budget cuts impacting enforcement and taxpayer service.

Congress is debating a shocking 23% cut to IRS funding, raising alarms about its impact on tax collection from wealthy Americans.

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