Mazzei Names Brother to Lead Oklahoma Transition, Plans Fiscal Office

Oklahoma Gov.-elect Mike Mazzei announced his brother, Dan Mazzei, will chair his transition team ahead of his Jan. 11 swearing-in as the state's 29th governor. Mazzei, a Republican who defeated Democrat Cyndi Munson, said he plans to create an office of State Finance and Fiscal Responsibility to address funding issues at state agencies, including food stamps and Medicaid, and will require agencies to submit financial reports every 90 days comparing budgeted to actual expenses. He did not say whether he will retain any members of outgoing Gov. Kevin Stitt's administration, and said personnel announcements will come soon.

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