Okla. Stat. tit. 56, § 56-27.5: Approval of projects

All community work and training programs, before an applicant or

recipient of public assistance shall be assigned, shall have met the

approval of the Department of Public Welfare; provided, that the

state, or federal government, county, city or municipal corporation

utilizing assistance applicants or recipients for work and labor

shall insure that such employment is covered by workmen's

compensation, or a similar plan approved by the Department of Public

Welfare, and all fees and charges for such coverage shall be paid by

such state, or federal government, county, city or municipal

corporation except that portion which is paid for medical aid and is

properly chargeable to such applicant or recipient of assistance.