The decision to end contracts before the Legislature reconvenes has raised eyebrows.

Citing the need to bring a bloated budget back under control, interim Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Commissioner Greg Slavonic confirmed plans Tuesday for broad cuts to contracted services that would take effect Oct. 1.

According to an Aug. 27-dated document from a meeting with Oklahoma legislators, a line-item review of 573 ODMHSAS contracts indicates the agency plans full renewal for only 128 of the agreements. Another 122 contracts face reduced funding. Of the 573 contracts reviewed, 312 are designated not to be renewed at all.

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