The Public Disclosure Commission provides timely and meaningful access to a variety of information about the financing of political campaigns and lobbyist expenditures. Also known as PDC, the commission offers details about the monetary affairs of public officials and candidates. It ensures equitable enforcement and compliance with various disclosure and campaign finance laws. The Public Disclosure Commission conducts meetings and conferences. In addition, the commission employs more than 20 staff members and manages over 90 reports annually. It has public access computers to obtain data about federal, state and local committees. The Public Disclosure Commission provides online manuals and brochures, as well as consulting services.
The Washington State Department of General Administration is a central support agency for the state government. The department s customers include state agencies, school districts, nonprofit organizations, and colleges and universities. It oversees more than $400 million in goods and services contracts annually and provides supply chain management solutions. The Washington State Department of General Administration manages over $500 million annually in public design and construction projects. The department offers real estate and space planning services for office and warehouse space for state agencies throughout Washington. It provides a range of contracted travel services and maintains the state's central motor pool of nearly 1,500 passenger vehicles. The Washington State Department of General Administration handles recycling and reuse programs on the behalf of government.
The Office of the Secretary of State was established with the adoption of the Washington State Constitution in 1889. The secretary of state is elected every four years and is second in the line of succession to the Office of the Governor. The office is responsible for supervising state and local elections, certifying the results of state primaries and general elections, and filing and verifying initiatives and referendums. The Office of the Secretary of State also registers and licenses private corporations, limited partnerships and trademarks, as well as regulates the use of state seal. It additionally coordinates the implementation of records management law and collects and preserves historical records. The office is located in Olympia, Wash.
The Washington State Patrol, also known as WSP, is a full-service law enforcement agency that is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) and the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC). The agency operates through crime laboratory and investigative assistance divisions. It also has a criminal investigation division that investigates vehicular homicides and assaults, felony hit-and-runs and auto thefts. In addition, the Washington State Patrol engages in a variety of community outreach activities. Headquartered in Olympia, Wash., the agency maintains offices at various locations. It additionally offers narcotics investigation and canine handler training services.
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission operates and enhances a system of recreational, cultural, historical and natural sites. Located in Olympia, Wash., the commission also operates a Washington state park system that includes more than 100 parks. It conducts a variety of boating, safety and recreational programs. The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission provides land management, planning and construction services for parks.
