BBS | Governor

Office of Budget & Management

OMB's most prominent function is to produce the Governor's Budget, but OMB also measures the quality of agency programs, policies, and procedures to see if they comply with the governor's policies and coordinates inter-agency policy initiatives. OMB also helps to ensure each department receives appropriate funding.

Director, Benjamin A. Spears:

NO DELEGATE

Department of Education

This department is responsible for primary and secondary public education in the state. The BBS Board of Education is the governing body of the department and is responsible for overseeing the department.

Superintendent:

NO DELEGATE

Department of Health

The Department of Health is responsible for coordinating activities for child and family health services, children with medical handicaps, early intervention services, nutrition services, and community health services; ensure the quality of both public health and health care delivery systems; and evaluates health status, prevents and controls injuries and diseases and promotes good health.

Director:

Charles J. Freidhof

Environmental Protection Agency

This department of the Buckeye Boys State government is responsible for protecting the environment and public health by ensuring compliance with environmental laws.

Director:

Alexander G. Danner

Higher Education

As Chancellor, he oversees the state’s two-year and four-year colleges and universities and Ohio Technical Centers. In addition, the Chancellor provides policy guidance to the Governor and the Ohio General Assembly and carries out state higher education policy.

Chancellor:

Nathan A. Scholle

Mental Health and Addiction Services

The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is a cabinet-level State agency that oversees Ohio’s behavioral health system. The director of OhioMHAS reports directly to the Governor and the OhioMHAS leadership team assists the Director in the day-to-day decision making.

Director:

Isaac D. Whipkey

Industrial Commission

The Ohio Industrial Commission (IC) conducts over 130,000 hearings annually and most of these hearings take place within 45 days of the original claim appeal. What does that mean to you? It means you can expect great customer service as we provide a forum for appealing Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) and self-insured employer decisions. Our mission: Serve injured workers and Oh

Director:

Jaret J. Fackler

Ohio Inspector General

Inspector General Investigates corruption, fraud, waste, and abuse within the executive branch of state government. The jurisdiction of the Office of the Ohio Inspector General (IGO) extends to the Governor, his staff members, state agencies, departments, boards, commissions, and any other entities appointed, employed, controlled, directed, or subject to the authority of the Governor. This inclu

Inspector General:

Casey E. Brooker

Developmental Services Agency

It is the mission of the Ohio Development Services Agency to help create jobs and build strong communities in Ohio, while ensuring accountability and transparency of taxpayer money exceptional customer service. The Development Services Agency (DSA) was established in September 2012 to provide oversight and coordination of economic development in Ohio. JobsOhio is the private, nonprofit organiz

Director:

Marcus C. Sherrod

Ohio Lottery Commision

The Lottery supports the Governor’s initiative to build strong schools, a great quality of life, and compassion for those who need our help. OUR MISSION: Supporting education by offering entertaining gaming experiences OUR VISION: Investing in Ohio’s students and communities through gaming innovation

Chairman of Commissioners:

Nicholas E. Bunke

Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

Mission: Reduce Recidivism Among Those We Touch

Director:

Dylan M. Wynkoop

Department of Public Safety

The Ohio Department of Public Safety touches millions of Ohioans with a core mission centered on the principles of safety, service and protection. We strive to fulfill our mission by preserving the safety and well-being of all citizens with the most cost-effective and service-oriented methods available.

Director:

Griffin A. Adkins

Department of Veterans Services

Provides opportunities and resources for our veteran community through advocacy, collaboration and partnerships. The Ohio Department of Veterans Services (DVS) serves Ohio Veterans by actively identifying, connecting with and advocating for veterans and their families. Ohio is home to more than 848,000 veterans - the sixth largest population of veterans in the United States. DVS coordinates th

Director:

Zachary J. Robinette

Department of Insurance

The mission of the Ohio Department of Insurance is to provide consumer protection through education and fair but vigilant regulation while promoting a stable and competitive environment for insurers.

Director:

Gavin L. Gerken

Bureau of Workers Compensation

Ohio workers' compensation system helps injured workers and employers cope with workplace injuries. BWC pays medical benefits and lost wages to employees who are injured or contract an occupational disease on the job. The Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) underwrites insurance coverage for work-related injuries and illnesses for public and private sector employers conducting business in Ohio

Director:

Christopher S. Smallwood

Department of Transportation

With the mission to provide safe and easy movement of people and goods from place to place, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) supports the state highway system and promotes transportation initiatives statewide. As a more than $3 billion per year enterprise, ODOT invests the bulk of its resources in system preservation through maintenance, construction, and snow and ice operations.

Director:

Jakob D. Wissinger

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO)

Ensures that all residential, business, and industrial utility consumers have access to adequate, safe, and reliable utility services at a fair price while facilitating an environment that provides competitive choices. The Public Utilities Commission (PUCO) regulates a wide variety of public utilities including electricity, natural gas, pipelines, heating and cooling, telephone services, waterwor

Director:

Christos R. Psaropoulos

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disability

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is the State of Ohio agency that partners with Ohioans with disabilities to achieve quality employment and independence. We also make determinations on Social Security disability.

Director:

Steven Z. Smith

Department of Administrative Services

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is committed to providing quality centralized services, specialized support and innovative solutions to State agencies, boards, and commissions as well as local governments and State universities. We have more than 40 program areas serving our Ohio government customers, who in turn directly serve the interests of Ohio citizens. We help procur

Director:

Hunter J. Reprogle

Department of Developmental Disabilities

Offering support across the lifespan of people with developmental disabilities, the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities oversees a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment.

Director:

Jakob D. Wissinger

Adjutant General

The Adjutant General has responsibility for the Ohio Army National Guard, the Ohio Air National Guard, the Ohio Naval Militia and the Ohio Military Reserve.

Adjutant General:

Chase J. Adams

Department of Taxation

The Ohio Department of Taxation is dedicated to providing quality and responsive service to you, our individual and business taxpayers, our state and local governments, and the tax practitioners in Ohio. Our goal is to help make your every experience with our team and Ohio’s tax system a success.

Director:

William O. Umland

Department of Aging

Serves as the sole state agency to coordinate Older Americans Act programs and services, as well as other services to meet the needs of Ohio’s elders. The Department of Aging is working to position Ohio to be responsive to the growing and changing aging population, through innovation, efficiencies, analysis, and adoption of best practices. Through strategic planning and partnerships, the

Director:

Aaron J.H. Coy

Department of Youth Services

The juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. One youth, one family, and one community at a time. The Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10 to 21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio’s 88 county juvenile courts. DYS operates three juvenile correctional facilities, provides parole services

Director:

Anthony M. Langley

Department of Commerce

The Ohio Department of Commerce is the administrative department of the Ohio state government responsible for regulating banks and savings institutions, credit unions, mortgage lenders and consumer finance businesses; securities professionals and products; real estate professionals and cable television; and the building industry; and also collects and holds unclaimed funds. The Division of Liquor

Director:

Owen C. Knapp