In order to encourage the improvement and modernization of employment, training, and placement services for veterans, and to recognize local offices, divisions, or units of the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission for excellence in the provision of services to veterans, or for having made demonstrable improvements in the provision of services to veterans, the Veterans Services Division of the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission is directed to establish a recognition program for these entities. The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission is hereby authorized to award funds to a local office, division, or unit meeting criteria established by the Veterans Services Division of the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, provided funds exist from United States Department of Labor grants for the payment of the awards. The funds awarded under this section shall be held by the Finance and Administrative Services Division on behalf of the local office, division, or unit, and can be utilized to purchase supplies, equipment, furniture, or other goods that would assist the employees of the local office, division, or unit. The money shall be drawn using purchase orders through the normal requisition system at the discretion of the supervisor of the local office, division, or unit.