Okla. Stat. tit. 74, § 74-840-1.16: Conflicts with federal requirements

A. If any part of this act is found to be in conflict with

federal requirements which are a condition precedent to the

allocation of federal funds to the state, the conflicting part of

this act shall be inoperative solely to the extent of the conflict

and with respect to the agencies directly affected, and such

findings shall not affect the operation of the remainder of this act

in its application to the agencies concerned.

B. Notwithstanding any provisions in this act to the contrary,

no regulation shall be adopted which would deprive the state of

federal grants or other forms of financial assistance, and the rules

and regulations promulgated hereunder shall include standards,

provisions, terms and conditions for personnel engaged in the

administration of federally aided programs, which shall, in all

respects, comply with the necessary requirements for a qualified

personnel system under the standards applicable to personnel engaged

in the administration of federally aided programs.