Oklahoma § 74-150.8a Employee performance recognition program - Awards.

Oklahoma Statutes

§ 74-150.8a — Employee performance recognition program - Awards.

Oklahoma § 74-150.8a

Title 74State Government

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Bluebook

Okla. Stat. tit. 74, § 74-150.8a (2026).

Text

A.The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is authorized to establish an employee performance recognition program that encourages outstanding job performance and productivity within the Bureau. The Bureau is authorized to expend funds for: 1. The purchase of recognition awards to be presented to members of work units or individual employees having exceptional job performance records or other significant contributions to the operation of the Bureau; 2. The purchase of recognition awards to be presented to nonemployees of the Bureau in recognition of exemplary service or assistance to the Bureau and law enforcement; and 3. A formal ceremony or banquet where the awards may be presented.

B.Recognition awards may consist of distinctive wearing apparel, service pins, plaques, writing pens, o

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A. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is authorized to establish an employee performance recognition program that encourages outstanding job performance and productivity within the Bureau. The Bureau is authorized to expend funds for: 1. The purchase of recognition awards to be presented to members of work units or individual employees having exceptional job performance records or other significant contributions to the operation of the Bureau; 2. The purchase of recognition awards to be presented to nonemployees of the Bureau in recognition of exemplary service or assistance to the Bureau and law enforcement; and 3. A formal ceremony or banquet where the awards may be presented. B. Recognition awards may consist of distinctive wearing apparel, service pins, plaques, writing pens, or other distinguished awards of a value not exceeding One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) per award to recognize the achievement of the work unit or individual employee. In addition to recognition awards, the Bureau may establish an employee benefit program not exceeding Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) each fiscal year for cash awards to recognize outstanding performance in the workplace by Bureau employees. C. The Bureau may expend funds not exceeding Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) each fiscal year for the purpose of distributing commemorative items including, but not limited to, pens, patches, and notebook portfolios bearing the seal or other identification of the Bureau to nonemployees of the Bureau. The Bureau may expend additional funds to provide awards and commemorative items including, but not limited to, pens, patches and notebook portfolios bearing the seal or other identification of the Bureau to participants in OSBI Citizen Academies designed and held to foster better public relations and to educate members of the community about the Bureau’s mission and operations.

Legislative History

Added by Laws 1999, c. 230, § 3, emerg. eff. May 26, 1999. Amended by Laws 2004, c. 140, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2004; Laws 2005, c. 223, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.