The OSSAA is a member of the National Federation of State High School Associations.

In 1913 University of Oklahoma President Stratton D. Brooks was given the authority to appoint a secretary-treasurer for the organization to serve with no pay.

Then at the February meeting in 1925 the membership authorized the board of control to elect a full-time secretary with salary.

In September 1927 the business office of the Association was moved to Oklahoma City and Lee K. Anderson was named Secretary.

The tournament in March 1928, with 16 boys and girls district representatives, was held at the Stockyards Coliseum in Oklahoma City under the direct supervision of the OHSSA staff for the first time.

Compulsory enrollment of officials, examinations and rules meeting attendance were made requirements.

In 2009 former executive secretary Danny Rennels pleaded guilty to embezzlement and agreed to repay $421,500 to OSSAA.

[3] In making their decision, the OSSAA cited their ability to reach a wider audience of 1.4 million homes, versus Cox's 500,000 subscribers.

Matt Rowan released a public statement blaming his diabetes and the spike in his blood sugar.