11 Timely and Meaningful Public Participation, , 2605(b)(12) - Assurance 12, 2605(c)(2)

11.1 How did you obtain input from the public in the development of your LIHEAP plan? Select all that apply. Note: Tribes do not need to hold a public hearing but must ensure participation through other means. Tribal Council meeting(s) Public Hearing(s) Draft Plan posted to website and available for comment Hard copy of plan is available for public view and comment Comments from applicants are recorded Request for comments on draft Plan is advertised Stakeholder consultation meeting(s) Comments are solicited during outreach activities Other - Describe: Comments regarding the LIHEAP program administration may be received via email, survey, mail, phone calls from the public, applicants, or employees. Comments are received throughout the year at our public event or local field offices. Public Hearings, 2605(a)(2) - For States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Only 11.2 List the date and location(s) that you held public hearing(s) on the proposed use and distribution of your LIHEAP funds? Date Event Description 1 10/01/2024 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Feedback Survey Publication 2 05/08/2025 Sequoyah Memorial Office Building, 2400 N Lincoln BLVD, Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Room C-48 11.3. How many parties commented on your plan at the hearing(s)? 86 11.4 Summarize the comments you received at the hearing(s). See attached feedback for all substantive responses. 11.5 What changes did you make to your LIHEAP plan as a result of public participation and solicitation of input? As a result of client feedback, the anticipated open enrollment dates for all program components have been shared on the external OKDHS website and internally on Teams with staff. The anticipated open enrollment dates are communicated in advance with participating utility suppliers through email. Several of the comments asking for this change occurred before the change OKDHS made last year would have been apparent to the public. OKDHS is also simplifying the eligibility criteria by eliminating the asset test. If any of the above questions require further explanation or clarification that could not be made in the fields provided, attach a document with said explanation here.