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Strategic Plan
                                                                                                 SFY 2017-2018

S16021 DHS                                                    Issued 7/2016
This publication is authorized by Oklahoma Department of Human Services Director Ed Lake
and printed by DHS in accordance with state and federal regulations at a cost of $16.65 for
48 copies. Copies have been deposited with the Publications Clearinghouse of the Oklahoma
Department of Libraries.
OUTCOME 4: We have a culture of continuous                                                                                    DHS STRATEGY MAP
                               improvement.
                                                                                                                                                                        SFY 2017-2018
                                                                                                                                                                           OUR MISSION
                                  Goal 2:    We will continue to evaluate the impact our services and                                       We improve the quality of life of vulnerable Oklahomans by increasing people’s
                                                                                                                                            ability to lead safer, healthier, more independent and productive lives.
                                  benefits have on vulnerable Oklahomans.
                                                                                                                                                                              OUR VISION
                                                                                                                                            DHS provides help and offers hope to vulnerable Oklahomans through stronger
                                  Objective 2:         By December 2017, we will enhance the reliability and                                practices, involved communities and a caring and engaged workforce.
                                  availability of data used to describe CSS outcomes.
                                                                                                                                                                              OUR VALUES

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                                                                                                                                                           Safety • Integrity • Professionalism • Compassion

                                 Action Plan:
                                       By July 2016, we will analyze existing reports.
                                       By December 2016, we will make recommendations.
                                       By March 2017, we will develop the requirement and design.                                                 STRONGER              STRONGER              STRONGER            STRONGER
                                       By August 2017, we will implement the new centralized report.                                              Oklahomans            Workforce            Communities           Practices

                                       By December 2017, we will use the new data to convey our impact on vulnerable
                                       Oklahomans through the CSS Annual Report.                                                       We help               Our workforce        We are engaged       We have a culture
                                                                                                                                       Oklahomans            is informed,         with communities     of continuous
                                                                                                                                       who are               supported and        to meet the needs    improvement.
                                                                                                                                       vulnerable            engaged.             of Oklahomans        We will:
                                       Important Results:                                                                              lead safer,           We will:             who are
                                                                                                                                       healthier, more                                                 • Continue to improve
                                                                                                                                                                                  vulnerable.              the department’s
                                          • The reduction in time to meet data requests                                                independent            • Promote safe,
                                                                                                                                                               healthy work       We will:                 effectiveness,
                                                                                                                                       and productive          environments                                efficiency and
                                          • The improved ability of staff to communicate CSS outcomes and better tell our story        lives.                                      • Build and             accountability
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                                          • The increased percentage of staff who report that their position plays a meaningful part                           effectiveness of
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                                            in the overall mission of DHS                                                               • Improve the                                                      services and benefits
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Child Support Services Core Business
In addition to the initiatives outlined within this strategic plan, Child Support Services
(CSS) delivers core functions to customers on a daily basis. Among its primary
functions, CSS locates parents; establishes paternity; establishes, modifies and enforces
child support and medical support orders; and collects past-due child support. We also
implement family-centered innovations that include:

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CSS serves all 77 Oklahoma counties through a network of local and specialized offices.
To support our work, CSS has access to enforcement remedies and information,
including financial institution data matching, state and federal tax refund intercept,
passport denial, new hire reports, unemployment matching and offsets, lottery offsets,
mandatory matching on workers’ compensation and personal injury claims, credit
bureau referrals, and employment records from all states. CSS is also mandated to
process intergovernmental cases with other child support programs, including 10
sovereign tribal nations providing child support services in Oklahoma. More than
200,000 families look to CSS for the collection of regular, reliable child support.

CSS has a rich history of continuous process improvement and innovation. We look
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collaborative coaching to further streamline processes, save time and money, and
increase flexibility in an increasingly challenging financial environment. Going forward,
one area of focus is on establishing and modifying child support orders and judgment
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Orders policy. This policy and its resulting procedural guide provides guidelines for
setting payments that reflect parents’ current circumstances and actual income in most
cases unless evidence supports otherwise. This practice encourages more noncustodial
parents to comply with child support orders, resulting in consistent and reliable support
collections for more children and families.

As exciting as these new initiatives are, we also recognize that the state revenue
failures of 2016 will play a significant, ongoing role in how we do business during this
planning cycle. Challenges include fewer staff, closing, consolidating or moving CSS
offices, reducing the non-mandated services provided to families, increased demand for
services and an outdated technology infrastructure. We know that succeeding for our
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identified in this strategic plan and we are committed to continue finding new and
better ways to fulfill our mission for the people of Oklahoma.
OUTCOME 1: We help Oklahomans lead safer,                                                      OUTCOME 3: We are engaged with communities to
                              healthier, more independent and productive lives.                                              meet the needs of Oklahomans.

                                 Goal 1:     We will improve the well-being of the people we serve.                             Goal 1:  We will help Oklahomans who are vulnerable access
                                                                                                                                community resources.
                                 Objective 1:     To improve consistency in opening cases and stabilize
                                 resources in the district offices, we will have a fully implemented and                        Objective 1: Beginning July 2016, we will expand service availability to
                                 evaluated centralized Case Initiation Center by July 2017.                                     customers who are vulnerable by developing more robust 24-hour access
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                                                                                                                                to Child Support Services information.

                                Action Plan:                                                                                   Action Plan:
                                      By December 2016, we will hire and train Case Initiation Center (CIC) staff                    By July 2016, we will analyze the current Interactive Voice Response system.
                                      that will be processing new CSS cases.
                                                                                                                                     By August 2016, we will design a new Interactive Voice Response system.
                                      By July 2017, we will have the CSS Case Initiation Center processing all new
                                      CSS case referrals and applications statewide.                                                 By September 2016, we will implement a new, redesigned Interactive Voice
                                                                                                                                     Response system.
                                      By July 2017, we will measure and compare the number and percentage of new
                                      child support cases opened within regulatory timeframes before implementation of the           By October 2016, we will train C.A.R.E. staff about the new Interactive Voice
                                      Case Initiation Center and after full implementation.                                          Response interface.

                                                                                                                                     By October 2016, we will inform staff of the new Interactive Voice Response options.
                                      Important Results:
                                                                                                                                     By December 2017, we will evaluate the effectiveness of the new Interactive Voice
                                        • The number and percentage of child support offices transitioned to the Case                Response system.
                                          Initiation Center processing

                                        • The reduction in number of errors in opened cases when new cases are passed
                                          forward to the CSS offices                                                                 Important Results:
                                        • The decrease in time that customers wait for case initiation                                 • The increased percentage of customers who use the Interactive Voice Response during
                                                                                                                                         non-business hours

                                                                                                                                       • The increased customer access to expanded Interactive Voice Response
                                                                                                                                         information, such as upcoming hearings, office locations, and a simplified delivery of
                                                                                                                                         that information

                                                                                                                                       • The improved customer satisfaction in accessing information during non-business hours
OUTCOME 2: Our workforce is informed, supported                                                    OUTCOME 1: We help Oklahomans lead safer,
                              and engaged.                                                                                       healthier, more independent and productive lives.

                                 Goal 2:     We will continue to improve employee engagement.                                       Goal 2:     We will improve access to our services and benefits.

                                 Objective 1:   We will empower staff and equip managers with tools to                              Objective 1:     By December 2017, we will offer an interactive, self-
                                 improve employee engagement.                                                                       service website for employers to decrease postage, reduce paper
                                                                                                                                    exchanges and improve processing time.

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                                Action Plan:                                                                                       Action Plan:
                                     By August 2016, we will implement approved ideas generated by staff as part of
                                     quality service initiatives.                                                                        By July 2016, we will hold focus groups with staff and employers.

                                     By June 2018, we will provide resources to implement quality service solutions.                     By September 2017, we will design and develop the website.

                                     By June 2018, we will develop tools and resources for local leadership to improve                   By December 2017, we will launch the interactive self-service website.
                                     employee engagement, such as peer-to-peer sharing, a mentoring program, and additional
                                     leading the way training.
                                                                                                                                         By December 2017, we will promote the use of the self-service website
                                                                                                                                         to employers.
                                     By June 2018, we will promote the use of tools and resources that have been created                 By June 2018, we will deploy a post-implementation survey of employers to
                                     to support supervisors and managers in implementing quality service standards, like an
                                                                                                                                         determine ease of use and efficiency from the employer perspective.
                                     employee feedback sheet, collaborative coaching and an interactive assessment tool.

                                     Important Results:                                                                                  Important Results:
                                        • The number and percentage of staff ideas submitted, approved and implemented                     • The reduced paper exchanges and postage costs with employers by 25 percent

                                        • The increased percentage of staff who report being satisfied with their job                      • The increased number and type of different employers using the website

                                        • The increased percentage of staff who report being satisfied with the quality of                 • The increased data entry efficiencies of employers and Employee Service Center
                                          communication between the units in division                                                        staff by 25 percent

                                        • The increased percentage of staff who report that their work contributions have been             • The increase in the number of employers who report ease of use in reporting
                                          recognized by others within the past week                                                          information to Child Support Services

                                        • The increased percentage of staff who report that their personal development is
                                          encouraged by their supervisor
OUTCOME 2: Our workforce is informed, supported                                                    OUTCOME 2: Our workforce is informed, supported
                              and engaged.                                                                                       and engaged.

                                 Goal 1:    We will improve the effectiveness of our workforce.                                     Goal 1:   We will improve the effectiveness of our workforce.

                                 Objective 1:      Beginning July 2016, we will enhance online training                             Objective 2:    We will improve data-driven decision-making by
                                 resources and create a behavior based evaluation program to measure the                            promoting the use of the CSS WebFOCUS dashboard and other case
                                 effectiveness of training.                                                                         management or reporting tools beginning July 2016.

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                                Action Plan:                                                                                       Action Plan:
                                     By December 2016, we will create automated pre- and post-tests for                                 By December 2017, we will create tools for staff to interact with the CSS
                                     training participants.                                                                             WebFOCUS dashboard to access data and prioritize their work.

                                     By December 2016, we will enter existing training materials into the QUEST format                  Beginning January 2018, we will educate staff on use of tools.
                                     as resources are available.
                                                                                                                                        By June 2018, we will measure staff understanding and use of tools.
                                     By March 2017, we will create a date-triggered event after classes to inform
                                     supervisors, allowing them to assess the changed behavior of the participant.

                                     By March 2017, we will create tools that provide supervisors with learning resources
                                     related to the objectives identified in the training session.                                      Important Results:
                                     By March 2017, we will train staff on how to use QUEST for local training                            • The increase in the frequency the CSS WebFOCUS dashboard is used and types of
                                     and questions.                                                                                         reports accessed

                                     By June 2018, we will implement a behavior-based evaluation that will measure the                    • The increase in the number and percentage of learners that have changed behaviors
                                     changed behavior of the learning participant in addition to the delivery of the training.              based on training about this dashboard

                                                                                                                                          • The increase in the number of learners that have used the dashboard for decision-
                                                                                                                                            making in case management and process improvement
                                     Important Results:
                                                                                                                                          • The increased percentage of staff and managers who report that their immediate
                                        • The number and percentage of learners that show increased knowledge post-training                 supervisors make data-driven decisions

                                        • The increased awareness by supervisors and learners of training objectives

                                        • The number and percentage of learning objectives met per course that demonstrate
                                          increased post-training knowledge

                                        • The number and percentage of learners that have changed behaviors based on
                                          training classes
OUTCOME 2: Our workforce is informed, supported                                                    OUTCOME 2: Our workforce is informed, supported
                              and engaged.                                                                                       and engaged.

                                 Goal 1:    We will improve the effectiveness of our workforce.                                     Goal 1:   We will improve the effectiveness of our workforce.

                                 Objective 1:      Beginning July 2016, we will enhance online training                             Objective 2:    We will improve data-driven decision-making by
                                 resources and create a behavior based evaluation program to measure the                            promoting the use of the CSS WebFOCUS dashboard and other case
                                 effectiveness of training.                                                                         management or reporting tools beginning July 2016.

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                                Action Plan:                                                                                       Action Plan:
                                     By December 2016, we will create automated pre- and post-tests for                                 By December 2017, we will create tools for staff to interact with the CSS
                                     training participants.                                                                             WebFOCUS dashboard to access data and prioritize their work.

                                     By December 2016, we will enter existing training materials into the QUEST format                  Beginning January 2018, we will educate staff on use of tools.
                                     as resources are available.
                                                                                                                                        By June 2018, we will measure staff understanding and use of tools.
                                     By March 2017, we will create a date-triggered event after classes to inform
                                     supervisors, allowing them to assess the changed behavior of the participant.

                                     By March 2017, we will create tools that provide supervisors with learning resources
                                     related to the objectives identified in the training session.                                      Important Results:
                                     By March 2017, we will train staff on how to use QUEST for local training                            • The increase in the frequency the CSS WebFOCUS dashboard is used and types of
                                     and questions.                                                                                         reports accessed

                                     By June 2018, we will implement a behavior-based evaluation that will measure the                    • The increase in the number and percentage of learners that have changed behaviors
                                     changed behavior of the learning participant in addition to the delivery of the training.              based on training about this dashboard

                                                                                                                                          • The increase in the number of learners that have used the dashboard for decision-
                                                                                                                                            making in case management and process improvement
                                     Important Results:
                                                                                                                                          • The increased percentage of staff and managers who report that their immediate
                                        • The number and percentage of learners that show increased knowledge post-training                 supervisors make data-driven decisions

                                        • The increased awareness by supervisors and learners of training objectives

                                        • The number and percentage of learning objectives met per course that demonstrate
                                          increased post-training knowledge

                                        • The number and percentage of learners that have changed behaviors based on
                                          training classes
OUTCOME 2: Our workforce is informed, supported                                                    OUTCOME 1: We help Oklahomans lead safer,
                              and engaged.                                                                                       healthier, more independent and productive lives.

                                 Goal 2:     We will continue to improve employee engagement.                                       Goal 2:     We will improve access to our services and benefits.

                                 Objective 1:   We will empower staff and equip managers with tools to                              Objective 1:     By December 2017, we will offer an interactive, self-
                                 improve employee engagement.                                                                       service website for employers to decrease postage, reduce paper
                                                                                                                                    exchanges and improve processing time.

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                                Action Plan:                                                                                       Action Plan:
                                     By August 2016, we will implement approved ideas generated by staff as part of
                                     quality service initiatives.                                                                        By July 2016, we will hold focus groups with staff and employers.

                                     By June 2018, we will provide resources to implement quality service solutions.                     By September 2017, we will design and develop the website.

                                     By June 2018, we will develop tools and resources for local leadership to improve                   By December 2017, we will launch the interactive self-service website.
                                     employee engagement, such as peer-to-peer sharing, a mentoring program, and additional
                                     leading the way training.
                                                                                                                                         By December 2017, we will promote the use of the self-service website
                                                                                                                                         to employers.
                                     By June 2018, we will promote the use of tools and resources that have been created                 By June 2018, we will deploy a post-implementation survey of employers to
                                     to support supervisors and managers in implementing quality service standards, like an
                                                                                                                                         determine ease of use and efficiency from the employer perspective.
                                     employee feedback sheet, collaborative coaching and an interactive assessment tool.

                                     Important Results:                                                                                  Important Results:
                                        • The number and percentage of staff ideas submitted, approved and implemented                     • The reduced paper exchanges and postage costs with employers by 25 percent

                                        • The increased percentage of staff who report being satisfied with their job                      • The increased number and type of different employers using the website

                                        • The increased percentage of staff who report being satisfied with the quality of                 • The increased data entry efficiencies of employers and Employee Service Center
                                          communication between the units in division                                                        staff by 25 percent

                                        • The increased percentage of staff who report that their work contributions have been             • The increase in the number of employers who report ease of use in reporting
                                          recognized by others within the past week                                                          information to Child Support Services

                                        • The increased percentage of staff who report that their personal development is
                                          encouraged by their supervisor
OUTCOME 1: We help Oklahomans lead safer,                                                      OUTCOME 3: We are engaged with communities to
                              healthier, more independent and productive lives.                                              meet the needs of Oklahomans.

                                 Goal 1:     We will improve the well-being of the people we serve.                             Goal 1:  We will help Oklahomans who are vulnerable access
                                                                                                                                community resources.
                                 Objective 1:     To improve consistency in opening cases and stabilize
                                 resources in the district offices, we will have a fully implemented and                        Objective 1: Beginning July 2016, we will expand service availability to
                                 evaluated centralized Case Initiation Center by July 2017.                                     customers who are vulnerable by developing more robust 24-hour access
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                                                                                                                                to Child Support Services information.

                                Action Plan:                                                                                   Action Plan:
                                      By December 2016, we will hire and train Case Initiation Center (CIC) staff                    By July 2016, we will analyze the current Interactive Voice Response system.
                                      that will be processing new CSS cases.
                                                                                                                                     By August 2016, we will design a new Interactive Voice Response system.
                                      By July 2017, we will have the CSS Case Initiation Center processing all new
                                      CSS case referrals and applications statewide.                                                 By September 2016, we will implement a new, redesigned Interactive Voice
                                                                                                                                     Response system.
                                      By July 2017, we will measure and compare the number and percentage of new
                                      child support cases opened within regulatory timeframes before implementation of the           By October 2016, we will train C.A.R.E. staff about the new Interactive Voice
                                      Case Initiation Center and after full implementation.                                          Response interface.

                                                                                                                                     By October 2016, we will inform staff of the new Interactive Voice Response options.
                                      Important Results:
                                                                                                                                     By December 2017, we will evaluate the effectiveness of the new Interactive Voice
                                        • The number and percentage of child support offices transitioned to the Case                Response system.
                                          Initiation Center processing

                                        • The reduction in number of errors in opened cases when new cases are passed
                                          forward to the CSS offices                                                                 Important Results:
                                        • The decrease in time that customers wait for case initiation                                 • The increased percentage of customers who use the Interactive Voice Response during
                                                                                                                                         non-business hours

                                                                                                                                       • The increased customer access to expanded Interactive Voice Response
                                                                                                                                         information, such as upcoming hearings, office locations, and a simplified delivery of
                                                                                                                                         that information

                                                                                                                                       • The improved customer satisfaction in accessing information during non-business hours
Child Support Services Core Business
                                                                                                                           In addition to the initiatives outlined within this strategic plan, Child Support Services
                               OUTCOME 4: We have a culture of continuous                                                  (CSS) delivers core functions to customers on a daily basis. Among its primary
                               improvement.                                                                                functions, CSS locates parents; establishes paternity; establishes, modifies and enforces
                                                                                                                           child support and medical support orders; and collects past-due child support. We also
                                                                                                                           implement family-centered innovations that include:

                                  Goal 1:    We will continue to improve the department’s effectiveness,                    • Raising awareness of parental responsibilities
                                                                                                                            • Raising awareness of the financial consequences of teen parenthood
                                  efficiency and accountability.
                                                                                                                            • Leading collaborative efforts to reduce the risk of family violence and help violence
                                                                                                                              survivors pursue child support safely
                                  Objective 1:      We will ensure CSS business needs are incorporated into                 • Helping parents secure health care coverage through private and public
                                  the OK Benefits system throughout its development.                                          collaboration

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                                                                                                                            • Promoting the impact of healthy parent relationships on child well-being and child
                                                                                                                              support payments
                                 Action Plan:                                                                               • Connecting parents to resources that can help them achieve and maintain
                                                                                                                              economic stability
                                                                                                                            • Focusing on ways to improve child support outcomes by engaging with fathers early
                                       Beginning July 2016, we will dedicate CSS staff to assess if the product promised      on and encouraging them to be more involved in a positive way
                                       by the vendor was delivered.

                                       Beginning July 2016, we will dedicate CSS staff to do a gap analysis for the        CSS serves all 77 Oklahoma counties through a network of local and specialized offices.
                                       product delivered.                                                                  To support our work, CSS has access to enforcement remedies and information,
                                                                                                                           including financial institution data matching, state and federal tax refund intercept,
                                                                                                                           passport denial, new hire reports, unemployment matching and offsets, lottery offsets,
                                       Important Results:
                                                                                                                           mandatory matching on workers’ compensation and personal injury claims, credit
                                                                                                                           bureau referrals, and employment records from all states. CSS is also mandated to
                                                                                                                           process intergovernmental cases with other child support programs, including 10
                                         • The number and percentage of CSS business requirements included in OK           sovereign tribal nations providing child support services in Oklahoma. More than
                                           Benefits system
                                                                                                                           200,000 families look to CSS for the collection of regular, reliable child support.

                                                                                                                           CSS has a rich history of continuous process improvement and innovation. We look
                                                                                                                           forward to continuing our investments in Lean Six Sigma, consistent excellence, and
                                                                                                                           collaborative coaching to further streamline processes, save time and money, and
                                                                                                                           increase flexibility in an increasingly challenging financial environment. Going forward,
                                                                                                                           one area of focus is on establishing and modifying child support orders and judgment
                                                                                                                           payments to reflect the best practices identified in our September 2015 Right-Sizing
                                                                                                                           Orders policy. This policy and its resulting procedural guide provides guidelines for
                                                                                                                           setting payments that reflect parents’ current circumstances and actual income in most
                                                                                                                           cases unless evidence supports otherwise. This practice encourages more noncustodial
                                                                                                                           parents to comply with child support orders, resulting in consistent and reliable support
                                                                                                                           collections for more children and families.

                                                                                                                           As exciting as these new initiatives are, we also recognize that the state revenue
                                                                                                                           failures of 2016 will play a significant, ongoing role in how we do business during this
                                                                                                                           planning cycle. Challenges include fewer staff, closing, consolidating or moving CSS
                                                                                                                           offices, reducing the non-mandated services provided to families, increased demand for
                                                                                                                           services and an outdated technology infrastructure. We know that succeeding for our
                                                                                                                           customers will require innovations and efficiencies that go well beyond the initiatives
                                                                                                                           identified in this strategic plan and we are committed to continue finding new and
                                                                                                                           better ways to fulfill our mission for the people of Oklahoma.
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                                                                                                                                                                           OUR MISSION
                                  Goal 2:    We will continue to evaluate the impact our services and                                       We improve the quality of life of vulnerable Oklahomans by increasing people’s
                                                                                                                                            ability to lead safer, healthier, more independent and productive lives.
                                  benefits have on vulnerable Oklahomans.
                                                                                                                                                                              OUR VISION
                                                                                                                                            DHS provides help and offers hope to vulnerable Oklahomans through stronger
                                  Objective 2:         By December 2017, we will enhance the reliability and                                practices, involved communities and a caring and engaged workforce.
                                  availability of data used to describe CSS outcomes.
                                                                                                                                                                              OUR VALUES

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                                                                                                                                                           Safety • Integrity • Professionalism • Compassion

                                 Action Plan:
                                       By July 2016, we will analyze existing reports.
                                       By December 2016, we will make recommendations.
                                       By March 2017, we will develop the requirement and design.                                                 STRONGER              STRONGER              STRONGER            STRONGER
                                       By August 2017, we will implement the new centralized report.                                              Oklahomans            Workforce            Communities           Practices

                                       By December 2017, we will use the new data to convey our impact on vulnerable
                                       Oklahomans through the CSS Annual Report.                                                       We help               Our workforce        We are engaged       We have a culture
                                                                                                                                       Oklahomans            is informed,         with communities     of continuous
                                                                                                                                       who are               supported and        to meet the needs    improvement.
                                       Important Results:
                                                                                                                                       vulnerable            engaged.             of Oklahomans        We will:
                                                                                                                                       lead safer,           We will:             who are
                                                                                                                                       healthier, more                                                 • Continue to improve
                                                                                                                                                                                  vulnerable.              the department’s
                                          • The reduction in time to meet data requests                                                independent            • Promote safe,
                                                                                                                                                               healthy work       We will:                 effectiveness,
                                                                                                                                       and productive          environments                                efficiency and
                                          • The improved ability of staff to communicate CSS outcomes and better tell our story        lives.                                      • Build and             accountability
                                                                                                                                                              • Improve the         strengthen
                                                                                                                                       We will:                                     community          • Continue to evaluate
                                          • The increased percentage of staff who report that their position plays a meaningful part                           effectiveness of
                                                                                                                                                               our workforce        partnerships           the impact our
                                            in the overall mission of DHS                                                               • Improve the                                                      services and benefits
                                                                                                                                         well-being of the    • Continue           • Help Oklahomans       have on Oklahomans
                                          • The increased percentage of staff who report their supervisor makes data-                    people we serve       to improve           who are                who are vulnerable
                                            driven decisions                                                                            • Improve access
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                                                                                                                                                                                    resources

                                                                                                                                                                                         Figure 1. SFY 2017-2018 Strategy Map
Strategic Plan
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