Okla. Admin. Code § 612:25-2-9

Current through Vol. 42, No. 3, October 15, 2024

Section 612:25-2-9 - Conflict of interest

(a)State Licensing Agency (SLA) employees. DRS policy prohibits the employment of any person in a position that would result in immediate supervision by a relative or two or more relatives reporting to the same supervisor. Employment in the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and SLA is subject to DRS rules governing related employees.

(b)BEP employee relationship to program participants. It is the policy of the SLA that BEP employees and SLA administrators with responsibility for BEP operation may not be placed in a position to establish program eligibility, authorize program services or otherwise participate in program decisions for BEP applicants or participants who are related to such employees by blood or marriage. An employee shall immediately disclose to his/her supervisor the existence of a relation to a BEP applicant or participant. The BEP operations coordinator, SLA administrator or director (if appropriate) may reassign employee duties or take such other measures as are permitted under law and DRS rules to comply with this policy.

(c)Conflict of interest. BEP employees are subject to DRS policy and Oklahoma Ethics Commission rules regarding use of position for personal gain and avoidance of conflicts of interest.

Okla. Admin. Code § 612:25-2-9

Added at 29 Ok Reg 1447, eff 7-1-12