New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services explained

Agency Name:	New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services (DAS)
Formed:	1931
Jurisdiction:	New Hampshire
Headquarters:	25 Capitol Street Concord, New Hampshire
Employees:	299 full-time (June 2021)
Chief1 Name:	Charles M. Arlinghaus
Chief1 Position:	Commissioner^[1]

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is a state agency of the U.S. state of New Hampshire, headquartered in Concord. The department provides statewide management services for the New Hampshire state government. The department also prepares the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the state.^[2] The department is authorized as provided in New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated (NH RSA) Chapter 21-I.^[3]

Organization

The department is organized into several divisions:^[4]

• Division of Financial Data Management
• Division of Public Works Design & Construction
• Division of Plant & Property Management
• Division of Accounting Services
• Division of Risk & Benefits
• Division of Personnel
• Division of Procurement & Support Services

There are also several administrative functions, including the State Budget Unit and the Cost Containment Unit.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Commissioner's Office . NH.gov . February 19, 2022.
2. Web site: Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports . NH.gov . February 19, 2022.
3. Book: New Hampshire Statutes . 21-I: Department of Administrative Services . . NH.us . February 19, 2022.
4. Web site: Functional Organization Chart . New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services . NH.gov . February 19, 2022.