Public service, carried out with integrity and care.
The Department of Public Services administers state programs that touch the daily lives of residents — from licensing and permits to public records, infrastructure oversight, and community partnerships.
The work of the Department
Six operating divisions deliver the programs and services the public depends on every day. Each division reports to the Director's office and is led by an experienced public administrator.
Licensing & Permits
Issues and renews professional licenses, business permits, and regulatory certifications for individuals and entities operating in the state.
Learn More →Public Records
Maintains and provides public access to official state records in accordance with state and federal transparency requirements.
Learn More →Infrastructure Oversight
Coordinates inspection, compliance, and maintenance programs for state-owned facilities and public infrastructure assets.
Learn More →Procurement & Contracting
Manages competitive bidding, vendor registration, and contract administration for state agencies and authorities.
Learn More →Community Programs
Administers grant programs, intergovernmental partnerships, and community development initiatives across the state.
Learn More →Office of Inspector General
Provides independent oversight, audits, and investigations to ensure accountability and proper stewardship of public resources.
Learn More →From the Department
Official statements, policy updates, program launches, and public notices from the Office of the Director.
Department launches modernized online licensing portal, reducing average processing time by 62%
The newly redesigned portal consolidates 14 separate license applications into a single secure interface, with real-time status tracking, electronic signatures, and integrated payment processing.
$48M in community infrastructure grants awarded to 27 municipalities
Funding will support water systems, public facilities, and broadband expansion in underserved areas.
Public comment period opens on proposed procurement transparency rule
Stakeholders may submit written testimony through April 30. Two public hearings scheduled.
Director Whitfield appointed to National Association of State Administrators
The two-year term begins July 1 and includes service on the federal liaison committee.
Annual Public Service Recognition Week honors 142 state employees
Awards recognize sustained excellence, innovation, and dedication to the people of the state.
Open meetings & public hearings
All meetings of the Department's commissions, advisory boards, and rulemaking panels are open to the public in accordance with state open-meetings law.
Agendas are posted no fewer than seven days in advance. Members of the public may attend in person, join via remote conference, or submit written testimony.
The people who lead the work
Department leadership is appointed by the Governor with the consent of the State Senate. Each official brings decades of combined experience in public administration, law, and civic engagement.
Reach the Department
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Staff Directory
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