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Wisconsin Department of Administration

Wisconsin state government agency

Field	Value
agency_name	Wisconsin Department of Administration
seal	Seal of Wisconsin.svg
seal_width	150px
picture	File:Wisconsin Department Administration - panoramio.jpg
picture_caption	Wisconsin Administration Building
formed
headquarters	Wisconsin Administration Building
101 E. Wilson St.
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
coordinates
employees	1,436.08 (2021)
budget	$1,997,923,700 (2021)
chief1_name	Kathy Koltin Blumenfeld
chief1_position	Secretary
chief2_name	Paul Hammer
chief2_position	Deputy Secretary
chief3_name	Diana Maas
chief3_position	Assistant Deputy Secretary
website

101 E. Wilson St. Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) is an agency of the Wisconsin state government which provides a range of services and programs, from operations, technology, and logistical support for the state, to assistance programs for low-income homes, to state gaming. The department's services to other state agencies and offices include personnel management, payroll, accounting systems, technology solutions, and legal services. The Department is central to the state budget process, advising the Governor and state agencies on their budget submissions and analyzing solutions to fiscal problems. The Department also administers state information systems, procurement policies and contracts, fleet transportation, and risk management, and oversees buildings owned and leased by the state, facilities planning projects, and the Wisconsin Capitol Police. The Department also administers the state's compensation plan, which includes the pay and benefit administration for most state employees.

The Department is headquartered in the Wisconsin Administration Building in Madison, Wisconsin. Kathy Koltin Blumenfeld is the current Secretary of the Department of Administration, appointed by Governor Tony Evers on January 18, 2022.

Organization

Leadership

The senior leadership of the Department consists of the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and Assistant Deputy Secretary, along with the administrators heading up the divisions of the Department.

Secretary: Kathy Koltin Blumenfeld
Deputy Secretary: Anne Hanson
Assistant Deputy Secretary: Diana Maas
Enterprise Operations: Jana Steinmetz
Enterprise Technology: Trina Zanow
Executive Budget & Finance: Brian D. Pahnke
Facilities Development & Management: Naomi De Mers
Gaming: John Dillett
Hearings & Appeals: Brian Hayes
Intergovernmental Relations: Dawn Vick
Legal Services: Anne Hanson
Personnel Management: Jen Flogel
Chief, Wisconsin State Capitol Police: David M. Erwin

Divisions

Energy, Housing and Community Resources

The Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources (DEHCR) develops state housing policy and offers program assistance and funds to address homelessness and support affordable housing, public infrastructure, and economic development opportunities. The Division also administers the state program providing electric and heating payment assistance to eligible households, as well as benefits to assist with energy crisis situations and weatherization services. The division also manages power and heat generation for the state capitol building and downtown Madison through the nearby Capitol Heat & Water Plant.

Enterprise Operations

The Division of Enterprise Operations (DEO) administers enterprise policies governing procurement, risk management, fleet management, and records management, and provides services to the Department of Administration and other state agencies in financial management, procurement, fleet management, air transportation, records management, mail transportation, risk management. In addition, through the State Prosecutors Office, the division provides support to county district attorneys on budgeting, legislative research, grant support, and employment services. The division also facilitates opportunities for disadvantaged businesses to sell goods and services to state agencies.

Subdivisions include:

State Bureau of Procurement
Bureau of Enterprise Fleet
Bureau of State Risk Management
Bureau of Financial Management
Supplier Diversity Program
State Prosecutors Office (SPO)
Continuity of Operations / Continuity of Government (COOP/COG)
Serve Wisconsin
Volkswagen Mitigation Program

Enterprise Technology

The Division of Enterprise Technology (DET) provides services, training, and knowledge to assist state agencies in utilizing technology to achieve their business objectives. In addition, every two years the Division publishes a strategic IT plan for the state outlining new technology goals for the state government.

Subdivisions include:

Application Services
Bureau of Technical Architecture & Project Management
Bureau of Policy and Budget
Bureau of Infrastructure Support
Bureau of Security
Bureau of Publishing & Distribution
Bureau of District Attorney IT

Executive Budget & Finance

The Division of Executive Budget and Finance provides accounting, budget, and financial services for the state government. The Division also provides fiscal and policy analysis to the Governor for development of executive budget proposals, and assists agencies in the technical preparation of budget requests. It also reviews new legislation and prepares or coordinates the fiscal estimates that accompany all expenditure bills.

Subdivisions include:

State Budget Office
State Capital Finance Office
State Controller's Office

Facilities Development & Management

The Division of Facilities Development & Management (DFDM) is responsible for producing and implementing the biennial State Building Program, which facilitates all construction, remodeling, renovation, and maintenance of facilities owned by the state government or the University of Wisconsin System. The Division is also responsible for building management, maintenance, and tenant services for the State Capitol, the Executive Residence, and 28 other State office buildings.

Gaming

The Division of Gaming is charged with protecting the integrity of Indian and charitable gaming in Wisconsin. They handle licensing, background investigations, and regulatory enforcement activities to ensure compliance with state laws and regulations.

Hearings & Appeals

The Division of Hears & Appeals (DHA) is a quasi-judicial independent entity attached to the Department of Administration for administrative purposes. The Division provides administrative hearings where administrative law judges, who do not work for the regulated agency, are able to provide a fair and impartial rulings on the administrative process.

Subdivisions include:

Corrections Unit
Office of Worker's Compensation Hearings
General Government Unit
Waste Facility Siting Board
Work & Family Services Unit

Intergovernmental Relations

The Division of Intergovernmental Relations (DIR) supports Wisconsin's counties, municipalities, residents, and businesses with services in land use planning, land information and records modernization, municipal boundary review, plat review, demography, and coastal management programs.

Continuous Improvement

The Division of Continuous Improvement works to design and implement systems change within the state government to improve efficiency, solve problems, and encourage innovation.

Legal Services

The Division of Legal Services provides legal assistance to the Secretary, department managers, and staff. They provide guidance on procurement, contracting, administrative rule drafting and interpretation, construction, budget development, public records law, and other activities. The Division also serves as a resource to other state agencies on these topics, with a goal to bring greater consistency to these common activities.

Personnel Management

The Division of Personnel Management (DPM) provides support to state agencies on human resources management. The Division oversees the state civil service system, manages labor relations, develops and maintains the state classification and compensation systems, and leads the state's affirmative action and equal opportunity employment programs.

Subdivisions include:

Bureau of Equity & Inclusion
Bureau of Classification & Compensation
Bureau of Employee Management
Bureau of Merit Recruitment & Selection

Wisconsin State Capitol Police

Main article: Wisconsin Capitol Police

The Capitol Police have statewide jurisdiction to enforce all civil and criminal laws. They are tasked with the safety of all state employees and the security of all facilities owned or leased by the state. They provide the personal security for the Governor, the Governor's family, the Lieutenant Governor, and other high ranking state officials and dignitaries.

Subdivision include:

Patrol Operations Section
Support Services Section
Criminal Investigations Unit
Dignitary Protection Unit
K-9 Unit
Unmanned Aircraft Unit

Secretaries and commissioners

Commissioners (1959–1968)

Commissioner	Took office	Left office	Notes
			Appointed by Gaylord Nelson. Resigned.
			Appointed by John W. Reynolds Jr. Resigned.
			Appointed by Warren Knowles. Resigned.
			Appointed by Warren Knowles. Converted to secretary.

Secretaries (1968–present)

Secretary	Took office	Left office	Notes
			Appointed by Warren Knowles.
			Nominated by Patrick Lucey. Resigned.
			Appointed by Patrick Lucey. Appointed to another job.
			Appointed by Patrick Lucey. Replaced by governor.
			Appointed by Martin J. Schreiber. Acting secretary until Feb. 1978.
			Appointed by Lee S. Dreyfus.
			Appointed by Tony Earl.
			Appointed by Tommy Thompson. Resigned.
			Appointed by Tommy Thompson. Resigned.
			Appointed by Tommy Thompson.
			Appointed by Jim Doyle.
			Appointed by Jim Doyle.
			Appointed by Jim Doyle.
			Appointed by Jim Doyle.
			Appointed by Scott Walker.
			Appointed by Scott Walker.
			Appointed by Scott Walker.
			Appointed by Tony Evers.
		Current	Appointed by Tony Evers.

References

(2021). "Wisconsin Blue Book 2021-2022". Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau.
"Division of Personnel Management Welcome to the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan".
(July 30, 1959). "Nusbaum is put in New State Post". [[The Capital Times]].
(January 11, 1963). "Howard Koop Heads Administration Unit". [[Wisconsin State Journal]].
(January 29, 1965). "George Kaiser Named Successor to Koop as Head of State Unit". [[Wisconsin State Journal]].
(July 12, 1967). "McGown to Succeed Kaiser in State Post". [[Wisconsin State Journal]].
(December 1, 1970). "Lucey Aide: Bipartisan Hint". [[Wisconsin State Journal]].
(December 30, 1974). "The New Lucey Team". [[The Capital Times]].
(November 25, 1975). "Lucey Appoints Aide Dunn as Administration Secretary". [[The Capital Times]].
Pommer, Matt. (June 2, 1977). "Lucey may very well return to run another day". [[The Capital Times]].
(December 16, 1978). "Kenneth E. Lindner Administration". [[Wisconsin State Journal]].
Pommer, Matt. (November 10, 1982). "Earl keeps promise; Hanson to head DOA". [[The Capital Times]].
Mell, Doug. (November 6, 1986). "Thompson starts Cabinet". [[Wisconsin State Journal]].
Pommer, Matt. (October 4, 1996). "New administration chief a regular guy". [[The Capital Times]].
(September 16, 1999). "Thompson picks successor for his top administrator". [[Wisconsin State Journal]].
Ingersoll, Brenda. (December 15, 2002). "Marotta Lives on the Fast Track". [[Wisconsin State Journal]].
Davidoff, Judith. (September 13, 2005). "Steve Bablitch is new DOA chief". [[The Capital Times]].
Callender, David. (December 1, 2006). "Doyle taps Morgan for DOA chief". [[The Capital Times]].
Spicuzza, Mary. (June 12, 2010). "Deputy secretary named head of DOA". [[Wisconsin State Journal]].
(December 31, 2010). "Walker's Cabinet". [[Wisconsin State Journal]].
(February 17, 2015). "Walker rearranges top administrators". [[Oshkosh Northwestern]].
Opoien, Jessie. (February 21, 2018). "Nowak to replace Neitzel at DOA". [[The Capital Times]].
(December 20, 2018). "Evers: 'I'm seeking talent'". [[Wisconsin State Journal]].
"Office of the Secretary".

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