Library: Policy

OKDHS:2-11-81. Settlement agreements

Issued 8-1-06

     The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) enters into settlement agreements only when traditional purchasing and payment mechanisms are no longer available.  The OKDHS Finance Division or Legal Division originates and approves all settlement agreements.

• (1) Settlement agreements include:
  • (A) employee payroll;
  • (B) litigation; and
  • (C) vendor.
• (2) Employee payroll and litigation settlements are approved by, and originate in the Legal Division.
• (3) The Finance Division must approve all other settlement agreements before they are submitted to the Legal Division.