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Accounts, Department of
The Department, under the direction of the State Comptroller, is responsible for: providing a unified financial accounting and control system for state funds; developing a comprehensive system of checks and balances between state agencies entrusted with the collection, receipt and disbursement of state revenues; and maintaining a central accounting system for all state agencies and institutions.

 

Aging, Virginia Department for the
The Virginia Department for the Aging (VDA) works with 25 local Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) as well as various other public and private organizations to help older Virginians and their families find the services and information they need.

 

Agriculture and Consumer Services, Virginia Department of
Agriculture and consumer services.

 

Alcoholic Beverage Control
Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is: a public safety agency with law enforcement responsibilities; a major source of revenue for the Commonwealth; an efficient retail business; a provider of educational and prevention programs; and an administrative hearing agency.

 

Aviation, Department of
The mission of the Department is to "progressively develop and maintain a safe, technologically advanced, market driven air transportation system that provides the citizens of Virginia with convenient and efficient access to the expanding world community."

 

Blind and Vision Impaired, Department of
The Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) is committed to providing quality services to assist Virginia’s citizens who are blind, deafblind or vision impaired in achieving their maximum level of employment, education, and personal independence.

 

Business Assistance, Virginia Department of
The Virginia Department of Business Assistance is the economic development agency devoted to the growth and success of the Commonwealth's business community.

 

Charitable Gaming, Department of
With the passage of Senate Bill 1278 during the 2003 Session of the Virginia General Assembly, the Charitable Gaming Board (the "Board") and the Department of Charitable Gaming (the "Department") were established to replace the Charitable Gaming Commission.

 

Conservation and Recreation, Department of
Conserving Virginia's Natural and Recreational Resources.

 

Corrections, Department of
The Virginia Department of Corrections enhances public safety by providing effective programming and supervising sentenced offenders in a humane, cost-efficient manner, consistent with sound correctional principles and constitutional standards.

 

Criminal Justice Services, Department of
The Department of Criminal Justice Services provides operational and support services to promote and enhance public safety in the Commonwealth through education, standards, forensic laboratory services, grant funding, information, programs, and technical assistance.

 

Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Virginia Department for the
The Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH) works to reduce the communication barriers between persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families and the professionals who serve them.

 

Education, Department of
Virginia Department of Education.


Emergency Management, Virginia Department of

Protecting the lives and property of Virginia's citizens from emergencies and disasters by coordinating the state's emergency preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery efforts.

 

Employee Dispute Resolution, Virginia Department of
Our mission is to ensure the equitable resolution of employment disputes in state government agencies.

 

Environmental Quality, Department of
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality

 

Fire Programs, Department of
Providing fire and emergency services support to communities throughout Virginia.

 

Forensic Science, Department of
Forestry, Department of
Protecting and developing healthy, sustainable forest resources.

 

Game and Inland Fisheries, Department of
To manage Virginia's wildlife and inland fish to maintain optimum populations of all species to serve the needs of the Commonwealth; to provide opportunity for all to enjoy wildlife, inland fish, boating and related outdoor recreation; to promote safety for persons and property in connection with boating, hunting and fishing.

 

General Services, Department of
DGS provides the vital support, such as laboratory testing, that contributes to our everyday life and well-being. DGS not only serves Virginians directly, but provides facilities management and procurement assistance that help other state agencies do their jobs more quickly and efficiently.

 

Health Professions, Department of
The Virginia Department of Health Professions works to assure the safe and competent delivery of health care to the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia through the process of examining, licensing and disciplining health care practitioners governed by one of the 13 state health care boards.

 

Health, Department of
Virginia Department of Health, including Vital Records

 

Historic Resources, Virginia Department of
The Virginia Department of Historic Resources is the State Historic Preservation Office. Our mission is to foster, encourage, and support the stewardship of Virginia's significant historic, architectural, archaeological, and cultural resources.

 

Housing and Community Development, Department of
The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) works in partnership to make Virginia’s communities safe, affordable, and prosperous places in which to live, work and do business.

 

Human Resource Management, Department of
Providing leadership in human resources management, which is responsive to the goals and needs of the Commonwealth and its workforce.

 

Information Technologies Agency, Virginia (VITA)
VITA is a unique organization, pioneering a 21st century model for information technology governance and operational excellence. VITA provides outstanding service and technology solutions to support customers and address their business needs.

 

Juvenile Justice, Department of
The Department of Juvenile Justice will protect the public through a balanced approach of comprehensive services that prevents and reduces juvenile crime through partnerships with families, schools, communities, law enforcement, and other agencies, while providing delinquent youth the opportunity to become responsible and productive citizens.

 

Labor and Industry, Department of
Ensuring that Virginia is a safe, healthy and productive place to work.

 

Medical Assistance Services, Department of
To provide a system of high quality comprehensive health services to qualifying Virginians and their families.

 

Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services
DMHMRSAS seeks to promote dignity, choice, recovery, and the highest possible level of participation in work, relationships, and all aspects of community life for individuals with intellectual or behavioral disorders.

 

Mines, Minerals, and Energy, Department of
The agency regulates the mineral industry, provides mineral research and offers advice on wise use of resources.

 

Minority Business Enterprise
Advocate for the Minority and Disadvantaged Business Community.

 

Motor Vehicle, Department of (DMV)
Administer motor vehicle-related laws, advance transportation safety and collect/distribute transportation revenues in a manner that is ethical, security-sensitive and focused on customers and employees.

 

Planning and Budget, Department of
We advise the Governor on how to wisely use public resources. We analyze, develop, and carry out fiscal, programmatic, and regulatory policies that benefit Virginians.

 

Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of
The Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) serves all citizens of the Commonwealth through public education, administration, and enforcement of those laws and regulations necessary to protect their health, safety, and welfare.

 

Rail and Public Transportation, Department of
Virginia's Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) works to make it possible to move people and goods throughout Virginia.

 

Rehabilitative Services, Department of
In partnership with people with disabilities and their families, the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services collaborates with the public and private sectors to provide and advocate for the highest quality services that empower individuals with disabilities to maximize their employment, independence and full inclusion into society.

 

Social Services, Department of
People helping people triumph over poverty, abuse and neglect to shape strong futures for themselves, their families and communities

 

State Police, Virginia
The Department's mission is to provide the Commonwealth of Virginia with a responsive statewide police department, independent yet supportive of other law enforcement agencies; to preserve law and order; to enforce criminal, traffic and regulatory laws; and, to provide essential public safety services efficiently and effectively to citizens of the Commonwealth.

 

Taxation, Department of
The Virginia Department of Taxation's mission is to serve the public by administering the tax laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia with integrity, efficiency, and consistency.

 

Transportation, Department of
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state's roads, bridges and tunnels.

 

Treasury, Virginia Department of the
Virginia Department of the Treasury.

 

Veterans Services, Department of
Virginia Department of Veterans Services


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