OGE Energy Corp. announced that it has named Sarah Stafford controller and chief accounting officer effective March 1, 2018. Stafford will follow Scott Forbes who announced he will step away from his role as the company's principal accounting officer effective Feb. 28, 2018. Forbes, who plans to retire mid-year, will work with Stafford to ensure a seamless transition process. Stafford, 36, joined OGE in October 2016 and has served as Accounting Research Officer where she is involved in accounting research for all aspects of Oklahoma Gas and Electric, including regulatory and property accounting. Previously, she served as a senior manager in the assurance practice at Ernst & Young LLP for 12 years, specializing in regulated utility clients.