On Friday, February 14, 2025 , Governor Kevin Stitt tapped economist, businessman, and attorney Marc Nuttle as Senior Advisor to the Division of Government Efficiency (DOGE-OK). Announced during his State of the State address earlier this month, DOGE-OK builds upon Governor Stitt's previous efficiency initiatives and focus on eliminating wasteful government spending, improving efficiency, and ensuring taxpayer dollars are used effectively across state government.

"I've been DOGE-ing in Oklahoma since before it was cool. We've stopped agencies from contracting with lobbyists and using outside PR firms, and we're on track to have fewer state employees at the end of my term than when I took office," said Governor Stitt. "Marc Nuttle is volunteering his time to lead this effort and root out additional waste. With his help, we'll leave state government leaner than we found it."

As an unpaid, special volunteer leading DOGE-OK, Nuttle will use his knowledge of the innerworking of government to comb through agency budgets, legislative appropriations, and contracts. Governor Stitt's executive order founding the Division of Government Efficiency requires state agency directors take immediate steps to ensure DOGE-OK receives full access to agency records, software systems, and I.T. systems. 

"I'm honored to join Governor Stitt's efforts to make Oklahoma the gold standard for government efficiency," said Nuttle. "We recognize President Trump's commitment, through DOGE, to restructure government spending. This includes federal funds co-managed with state funds. We will work to establish a new federal/state fiscal partnership to develop an acceptable plan to realize savings while maintaining critical services necessary to protect Oklahoma's way of life. My mission is simple: to ensure every tax dollar is spent strategically with purpose and accountability. Time is of the essence."

By March 31, DOGE-OK will submit a report outlining agency budget findings, recommendations for fiscal reforms, and strategies for efficiencies.

Oklahomans can follow DOGE-OK on X for updates, findings, and accomplishments.