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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 2003 |
| Preceding agency | |
| Headquarters | 9220 N. Kelley Avenue Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Employees | 1 classified 2 unclassified |
| Annual budget | $373,175 |
| Minister responsible | |
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| Website | http://www.ok-bonds.state.ok.us |
The Oklahoma State Bond Advisor is an officer of the state of Oklahoma who provides advice and assistance to the Governor of Oklahoma on matters relating to capital planning, debt issuance, and debt management. The Office borrows money to operate the Oklahoma state government and manages the resulting debt. The State Bond Advisor serves as the professional staff to the Council on Bond Oversight and assists the Long-Range Capital Planning Commission. The State Bond Advisor is appointed by the Council and serves until removed, for cause, by the Council.
Established in 1987 as an independent office within the Oklahoma Department of Central Services, the Office became a separate state agency in 2003. The current State Bond Advisor is James C. Joseph.
The Office was created in 1987 during the term of Governor Henry Bellmon.