OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION

The Office of Administration (O/A) provides a wide range of support services, primarily to VACO. Local services include audiovisuals, transportation, personal property, space management, mail, and operation of the VACO building as well as administrative support to all VACO employees in satellite locations. Nationwide, O/A oversees the Department's Occupational Safety and Health, and Workers' Compensation programs; provides guidance and assistance to facilities in their audiovisual needs; the oversight and responsibility of the transit benefit program; the processing of executive correspondence (White House bulk mail), and protocol matters affecting the Department.

The office serves as departmental liaison to GSA concerning space acquisition and other support functions with the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. The office manages the VACO space inventory, and is responsible for alterations and renovation projects, and serves as the facility site manager for nine Washington area locations.