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Oklahoma Governor Appoints Slavonic Amid $30M Mental Health Crisis

6/4/2025

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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has named retired Rear Admiral Gregory Slavonic as the interim commissioner of the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. This decision follows the removal of Allie Friesen over financial mismanagement. Slavonic's mission is to bring stability to the department, which is grappling with a staggering $30 million budget shortfall and ongoing audits.

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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has named retired Rear Admiral Gregory Slavonic as the interim commissioner of the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. This decision follows the removal of Allie Friesen over financial mismanagement. Slavonic's mission is to bring stability to the department, which is grappling with a staggering $30 million budget shortfall and ongoing audits.