Data Services Division — The Data Services Division (DSD) delivers technology solutions for all program areas, administrative areas, customers and employees of OKDHS. DSD researches, develops and enhances information technology solutions for OKDHS’ goals.

Finance Division — The Finance Division provides fiscal support and promotes fiscal integrity through various services to all divisions and programs within the Department. These services include accounts payable and receivable, payroll, budget, fund and account management and cost allocation. The division is also responsible for budget balancing and revenue enhancement.

Human Resources Management Division — The Human Resources Management Division (HRMD) supports the recruitment, retention and training of the agency’s statewide work force. The division targets the delivery of human resource services through Employee Relations, Classification and Compensation, Human Resources Information Systems, Employment Services, HR Operations and Benefit Services.

Legal Division — The Legal Division consists of the Office of the General Counsel, Appeals Unit and the Office of Administrative Hearings: Child Support, the third largest court system in the state, which issues more than 35,000 child support orders annually. The Office of General Counsel is made up of 14 attorneys who provide legal representation in both federal and state court and issues legal opinions and support to all agency programs.

Office for Civil Rights — The Office for Civil Rights monitorscompliance with federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination in employee practices, as well as client and vendor services. The office is also responsible for employee and client requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Office of Client Advocacy — The Office of Client Advocacy (OCA) provides advocacy assistance, conducts investigations and administers grievance programs to promote client safety and independence and the delivery of the Department's services and programs in a fair, honest and professional manner.

Office of Communications — The Office of Communications conveys information about the programs, services, operations and actions of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services in carrying out its mission to the citizens of Oklahoma.

Office of Information and Referral — The Office of Information and Referral (I&R) supports the Director by responding to inquiries from clients, foster parents and external customers. Staff in the office have general overall knowledge of agency programs and operations and have identified contact people for specific information within programs.

Office of Inspector General — The Office of Inspector General (OIG) assures fiscal and ethical responsibility of public resource administration while striving to protect the quality and integrity of OKDHS programs and services. OIG performs quality control reviews, fraud investigations and audits.

Office of Legislative Relations and Special Projects — The Office of Legislative Relations and Special Projects (OLR&SP) serves as the liaison between OKDHS and the state legislature, liaison to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, agency staff representative for the Governor’s Workforce and Economic Development Council, chairperson of OKDHS’ rate setting committee and staff for the Human Services Cabinet.

Office of Planning, Policy and Research — The Office of Planning, Policy, and Research (OPPR) provides planning, policy, research and statistical support to all program and administrative areas of OKDHS. OPPR promotes the growth and development of strategic planning, ensures the orderly development and maintenance of OKDHS policy and provides support for data-driven decisions.

Office of Volunteerism — OKDHS uses volunteers to provide service, staff support and resource development in each division of the agency. Volunteers are used throughout OKDHS to augment the agency’s mandated programs and fill gaps in available services.

Office Support Services Division — The Office Support Services Division supports OKDHS offices statewide. Services include construction, architecture and engineering, real property management, contracts and purchasing, commodity distribution, safety and risk management. Logistical services include ordering, warehousing and distribution of supplies and equipment, mail processing and distribution, publishing, printing and
copying, air travel and asset and records management.