Maintenance of Governor's mansion

The Governor of the State of Oklahoma is hereby authorized, at

the expense of the state, and within the limitations of the

appropriation authorized below, to maintain in such manner as the

governor deems necessary and appropriate, the mansion provided for

his occupancy by the State of Oklahoma and to pay all expenses

connected with said occupancy. Such expenses shall include food,

entertainment and such other expenditures as would be necessary and

proper for the Governor, the family and the guests of the Governor

when the duties of the Office of Governor dictate such expenditures.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 74. State Government Page 53

The expense of the occupancy and upkeep of the Governor’s Mansion

shall be from funds appropriated annually by the Legislature from

the General Revenue Fund for such purposes. The funds shall be paid

monthly upon a claim approved by the Governor of Oklahoma. The

Governor shall deposit such funds in a separate account and shall

keep a separate record of all expenditures. At the end of the

fiscal year, the Governor shall submit an itemized report, or final

accounting, of such expenditures to the State Auditor and Inspector.

Such report shall be a public record and shall be made available for

inspection upon demand.