DPA provides government agencies the ability to focus their resources and deliver quality services to Colorado citizens. DPA works with agencies, vendors, and citizens to develop solutions that further ability to conduct State business. DPA's large base of knowledge and values of inclusivity, integrity, teamwork, responsiveness, transparency, and service guide daily operations.
The State of Colorado employee workforce data snapshot page provides State of Colorado personnel data at a glance.
Authority
DPA provides centralized authority by creating rules, policies, and technical guidance to State Government.
- Accounting & Finance
- Employee Compensation
- Design & Construction
- Hiring
- Leasing & Real Estate Transactions
- Performance
- Personal Service Agreements
- Procurement & Contracting
- Recordkeeping
- Tax Reporting
Services
DPA provides centralized services needed for government to function well.
- Employee Benefits
- Capitol Complex Facilities Management
- CORE Operations
- Data Verification
- Fleet Management
- Graphic Design
- Mail Processing & Delivery
- Motor Pool
- Labor Relations
- Payroll
- Print Operations
- Scanning
Programs
DPA provides centralized programs that provide valuable services to Colorado residents and State employees.
- Address Confidentiality Program
- Administrative Courts
- Archives
- Employee Assistance Program
- Risk Management
- Training & Development
Leadership
- Tony Gherardini was appointed to Governor Polis' Cabinet as the Executive Director of DPA in 2021.
- Tobin Follenweider serves as the Deputy Executive Director of Operations.
- Heather Velasquez serves as the Deputy Executive Director of Administration.
Website Support
DPA also provides website support to the following entity: