Alaska Department of Administration

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Alaska Department of Administration
Agency overview
Jurisdiction Government of Alaska
Headquarters Juneau, Alaska, U.S.
Agency executive
  • Paula Vrana, Commissioner
Website https://doa.alaska.gov/

Alaska Department of Administration is a state-level agency that is responsible for providing administrative services to Alaska's government agencies.

Background

The Alaska Department of Administration provides several administrative services for other state-level government agencies, including finance, personnel, labor relations, leasing, mail distribution, property management, risk management, procurement, retirement and benefits programs, information and telecommunication systems, records management, and building management. [1] [2] The department is managed by a commissioner appointed by the governor of Alaska. [3]

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References

  1. "Home, Department of Administration, State of Alaska". doa.alaska.gov. Retrieved 2022-05-05.
  2. "2011 Alaska Statutes :: Title 44. STATE GOVERNMENT :: Chapter 44.21. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION". Justia Law. Retrieved 2022-05-05.
  3. "New Commissioner Explains Responsibilities Of The Alaska Department Of Administration". Radio Kenai. Retrieved 2022-05-05.