The Department of Personnel & Administration (DPA) provides State government agencies and institutions the ability to focus their limited resources on their mission and the delivery of services to Colorado citizens. DPA performs core functions that provide the infrastructure, processes, services, guidance, and tools necessary to alleviate redundancy in State government and minimize costs. The Department seeks to be the State’s leader in service excellence by offering quality services that enhance the success of Colorado State government. The expansive knowledge base and values of integrity, teamwork, responsiveness, transparency, and service guide DPA’s day-to-day operations and ensure its staff is equipped to “do the right thing.”

The Department collaborates with employees, agencies and institutions, vendors, and citizens to develop innovative ways to provide cost-effective solutions that further the State’s ability to conduct its business.