Okla. Stat. tit. 74, § 74-840-2.15B: State employee compensation program

The state employee compensation program is designed to attract,

retain and reward quality employees with competitive total

compensation based on relevant labor markets. The compensation

program will establish pay structures with a goal of working toward

the recommendations of the 2013 State Employee Total Remuneration

Study. The compensation program will reinforce a productive work

climate and culture of accountability and make the State of Oklahoma

an employer of choice. Pay structures will be implemented with

fairness and equity. Pay delivery mechanisms will be based on a

combination of the achievement of performance objectives,

recognition of differences in job content, acquisition and

application of further skill and education. The Legislature will be

accountable for the funding of the pay structures established

pursuant to the compensation program.