Okla. Stat. tit. 47, § 47-2-122.2: Employee performance program – Recognition awards

A. The Commissioner of Public Safety is authorized to establish

an employee performance recognition program that encourages

outstanding job performance and productivity within the Department

of Public Safety. The Commissioner is authorized to expend funds

for:

1. The purchase of recognition awards to be presented to work

units or individual employees having exceptional job performance

records or other significant contributions to the operation of the

Department; and

2. 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

Commissioner may establish an employee benefit program not exceeding

Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) each fiscal year for cash

awards to recognize outstanding performance in the workplace by

Department employees.