Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 340 - Department of Human Services
Chapter 2 - Administrative Components
Subchapter 11 - Financial Services
Part 8 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 340:2-11-87 - Investments

Universal Citation: OK Admin Code 340:2-11-87

Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024

(a) Scope. All investments are:

(1) made through, and with the approval of the State Treasurer; and

(2) transacted to yield the highest return in the safest manner.

(b) Authority. Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) is directed to engage in investing activity through legislation, federal regulations, or as may be instructed by a donation or bequest.

(1) A donation or bequest received by OKDHS is invested to achieve compliance with the benefactor's intent.

(2) Section 203 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes establishes the Federal Disallowance Fund to pay potential federal disallowances and interest penalties.

(3) Child Support Services funds are invested, with the federal government sharing in the interest earned, pursuant to Part 304.50 of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

(c) Investment objectives. Investment objectives are:

(1) principal safety;

(2) a reasonable rate of return, as compared to current market conditions, with consideration of the prudent investor rule; and

(3) sufficient liquidity to meet specific fund objectives.

(d) Investment instruments. Investment instruments authorized for purchase by OKDHS are:

(1) obligations of the United States Government, known as Treasury Bills and Treasury Notes;

(2) collateralized or insured certificates of deposit at Oklahoma banks, savings banks, savings and loan associations, and credit union;

(3) overnight repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements; or

(4) as instructed by a donation or bequest.

Added at 10 Ok Reg 1349, eff 3-22-93 (emergency); Added at 10 Ok Reg 2785, eff 6-25-93; Amended at 13 Ok Reg 2609, eff 6-28-95; Amended at 12 Ok Reg 3532, eff 7-6-95 (emergency); Amended at 15 Ok Reg 868, eff 1-1-98 (emergency); Amended at 15 Ok Reg 1595, eff 5-11-98; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 1808, eff 7-1-06

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