Okla. Stat. tit. 74, § 74-150.8a: Employee performance recognition program - Awards

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.