Okla. Stat. tit. 58, § 58-349: Duties of the referee - Proceedings

The referee must hear and determine the matter, and make his

report thereon to the court in which his appointment is entered. The

same proceedings shall be had in all respects, and the referee shall

have the same powers, be entitled to the same compensation, and

subject to the same control as in other cases of reference. The

court may remove the referee, appoint another in his place, set

aside or confirm his report, and adjudge costs, as in actions

against executors or administrators and the judgment of the court

thereon shall be as valid and effectual, in all respects, as if the

same had been rendered in a suit commenced by ordinary process.