For Immediate Release: Oklahoma Attorney General Calls For Audit Of The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority

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OK AG Gentner Drummond calls for audit of Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA)

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For Immediate Release Oklahoma’s Attorney General, Gentner Drummond, calls for an audit of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA). In his letter to State Auditor Cindy Byrd, Gentner stated many concerns about their “blatant disregard for openness and transparency”. You can read AG Dummond’s full letter to Cindy Byrd below: We will update this story as …

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A Yellow Road sign reads "Bumpy Road Ahead Caution" next to the words Oklahoma Turnpike Truths

Why does a roadway cost more when the OTA is in charge?

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**Based on an original cost assessment by Michael Nash on May 29, 2022. Posted with permission** There is a very large cost discrepancy between the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT). Both of these agencies operate in Oklahoma and build roads to serve the same population. Both agencies are headed …

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ACCESS PROGRAM UPDATE Until the Oklahoma Supreme Court issues its decision on OTA's application for approval of bonds, the OA does not have access to the bond market to fund planning and construction activities for the ACCES Oklahoma Program.

Where Does the OTA’s money come from?

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Where does the OTA’s money come from? From tolls? Yes. But also from bonds! The large sums of money needed to fund new turnpike projects come primarily from bonds. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) was counting on new bonds to fund the new ACCESS turnpike projects. Since August of 2022, OTA has been operating under …

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January OTA Board meeting

Finance Committee – 10:00 Engineering and Construction Committee – 10:10 Regular Meeting – 10:30 ODOT Commission Room, First Floor 200 NE 21st, Street OKC, OK 73010

December OTA Board Meeting

Finance Committee – TBD Engineering and Construction Committee – TBD Regular Meeting – 10:30 ODOT Commission Room, First Floor 200 NE 21st, Street OKC, OK 73010

November OTA Board Meeting

Finance Committee – TBD Engineering and Construction Committee – TBD Regular Meeting – 10:30 ODOT Commission Room, First Floor 200 NE 21st, Street OKC, OK 73010

October OTA Board Meeting

Finance Committee – TBD Engineering and Construction Committee – TBD Regular Meeting – 10:30 ODOT Commission Room, First Floor 200 NE 21st, Street OKC, OK 73010

September OTA Board Meeting

Finance Committee – TBD Engineering and Construction Committee – TBD Regular Meeting – 10:30 ODOT Commission Room, First Floor 200 NE 21st, Street OKC, OK 73010

August OTA Board Meeting

Finance Committee – TBD Engineering and Construction Committee – TBD Regular Meeting – 10:30 ODOT Commission Room, First Floor 200 NE 21st, Street OKC, OK 73010

July OTA Board Meeting

Finance Committee – TBD Engineering and Construction Committee – TBD Regular Meeting – 10:30 ODOT Commission Room, First Floor 200 NE 21st, Street OKC, OK 73010

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