Okla. Stat. tit. 10A, § 10A-2-7-310: Defining services and programs

The Office of Juvenile Affairs shall carefully define its

services and programs as to their purpose, the population served,

the needs of the community if the facility, program or service is

community-based, and performance expectations. Planning for new

programs and services and major modifications to existing ones shall

be made only after evaluation of their effect on other existing

programs and services and communication and coordination with other

existing public and private children and youth service providers in

order to assure successful and cost-effective implementation of the

program. An evaluation component that includes monitoring and

evaluation of client outcomes shall be incorporated into all of the

programs and services of the Office of Juvenile Affairs to children

and youth, whether provided directly by the agency or through a

contract.

1. All programs and services shall be designed to ensure the

accessibility of the program to the persons served. Provision for

transportation, child care and similar services necessary in order

to assist persons to access the services shall be made. If the

service is provided in an office setting, the service shall be

available during the evening, if necessary. Services may be

provided in a school setting at the request of or with permission of

the school.

2. Programs and services shall be targeted to the areas of the

state having the greatest need for them. The programs and services

shall be designed to meet the needs of the area in which they are

located. Programs and services intended for statewide

implementation shall be implemented first in those areas that have

the greatest need for them.

3. Requests for proposals developed by the Office of Juvenile

Affairs shall be based upon documented service needs and identified

priorities. The request for proposals shall clearly identify the

program or service requirements, the population to be served, and

performance expectations. The agency shall adopt clear, written

guidelines to ensure uniformity in the management, monitoring and

enforcement of contracts for services. If in-state private

providers are unable or unwilling to respond to the proposal, then

out-of-state providers should be encouraged to respond.