Property taxes, also known as ad valorem taxes, are the largest single local government revenue sources in Oklahoma (54% of local government tax revenue). This fact sheet summarizes many elements of property taxes in Oklahoma.

This Insight was produced for the Alliance for Oklahoma's Future under the direction of David Blatt, then Chair of the Alliance. 

Governor Brad Henry’s $7.3 billion fiscal 2009 budget reflects the struggle ahead, as rising costs and slowing revenues translate into possible cuts in vital public services. This Insight piece summarizes the Governor’s budget proposal.

This fact sheet summarizes the ten things you should know (but may not) about Oklahoma’s Budget and Tax System.

This Insight was produced for the Alliance for Oklahoma's Future under the direction of David Blatt, then Chair of the Alliance.

Although Oklahoma’s economy continues to show signs of decent growth, the state budget is in rough straits. This Insight summarizes the long-term consequences of Oklahoma’s recent tax cuts.

This chapter from State Policy and Economic Development in Oklahoma: 2007 examines the long-run implications of the largest series of tax cuts in Oklahoma history.

This issue brief was produced for the Public Policy Department of the Community Action Project of Tulsa County under the direction of David Blatt, then Director of Policy at CAP.

This fact sheet was produced for the Public Policy Department of the Community Action Project of Tulsa County under the direction of David Blatt, then Director of Policy at CAP. 

This fact sheet summarizes the status of Oklahoma’s pension systems, including the largest and most seriously underfunded plan, the Oklahoma Teachers’ Retirement System.

This issue brief was produced for the Public Policy Department of the Community Action Project of Tulsa County under the direction of David Blatt, then Director of Policy at CAP. 

This fact sheet was produced for the Public Policy Department of the Community Action Project of Tulsa County under the direction of David Blatt, then Director of Policy at CAP. 

This fact sheet was produced for the Public Policy Department of the Community Action Project of Tulsa County under the direction of David Blatt, then Director of Policy at CAP.