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The Agency of Administration is a cohesive array of Departments that combine central management of government with a specific focus on the state budget and state financial management.

Through the Secretary, the Agency provides first-line assistance - primarily financial - to the Governor. The Secretary is a member of the Governor's Cabinet. He also coordinates budget and appropriations testimony to the General Assembly.

Along with the Secretary's office, the agency includes the departments of Buildings and General Services, Finance and Management, Information and Innovation, Libraries, Human Resources and Taxes.

Mission

The Agency of Administration exists to provide centralized support services to all agencies and departments of state government as well as providing selected services to Vermont municipalities and Vermont citizens. The Agency also exists to insure that the fiscal resources of the state are properly managed.

Goals

The goal of the Agency is to insure the uniform and consistent functioning of state government, to provide centralized support services for all components of state government, to work consistently to deliver better services to the citizens of Vermont at the lowest possible costs, and to carry out the policy objectives of the Governor and the laws of Vermont.

Statutory Authority

The Agency was formed by the General Assembly by Act 92 of 1971. The Agency's organization and authority is described in 3 V.S.A. Chapter 45.

The Secretary of Administration is both principal aide to the Governor and executive manager of the Agency of Administration. The office of the Secretary assists in the development and implementation of policies and programs throughout state government, coordinates and controls functions within state government, and manages the Agency of Administration.

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