State Agencies
Ohio state government is primarily organized into several cabinet or administrative departments across more than 20 agencies. Notices and proposed rules are published in the Register of Ohio, which are codified in the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC).
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Adjutant General
Responsible for the command and military readiness of the Ohio National Guard.
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Administrative Services
Provides quality centralized services, specialized support and innovative solutions to state agencies, boards and commissions as well as local governments and state universities.
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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.
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Agriculture
Safeguards the health of Ohio's food supply to protect consumers, promotes environmental stewardship, and maintains the health of the state's animals and plants.
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Air Quality Development Authority
Helps to finance air quality facilities for small and large businesses, utilities, government, and universities.
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Arts Council
Funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.
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Broadcast Educational Media Commission
Seeks to expand the knowledge of Ohio's citizens through promotion of educational broadcasting products, funding of the state's broadcast affiliates and organizations, and collaboration with stakeholders and advocates of technology driven education.
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Budget and Management
Ensures that the financial operations of state government are handled in a manner consistent with state laws and policies.
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Commerce
The state's chief regulatory agency. Assists businesses to operate lawfully so they can succeed as jobs-creators and we can safeguard Ohioans.
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Consumers' Counsel
Represents consumers in Ohio's 4.5 million households regarding their electric, natural gas, telephone, and water services from investor-owned utilities.
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Department of Development
It is the mission of the Ohio Department of Development to help create jobs and build strong communities in Ohio, while ensuring accountability and transparency of taxpayer money exceptional customer service.
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Developmental Disabilities
Seeks to improve the quality of life for Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families.
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Education
Oversees the state’s public education system, which includes public school districts, joint vocational school districts and charter schools.
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Environmental Protection Agency
Protects human health and the environment by restoring contaminated land and water resources and implementing standards for air quality, drinking water and stream water quality, wastewater treatment, and solid, infectious, and hazardous waste treatment and disposal.
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Health
Strives to protect and improve the health of all Ohioans by preventing disease, promoting good health and assuring access to quality care.
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Higher Education
Oversees higher education for the state.
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Housing Finance Agency
Makes affordable housing opportunities available to low- to moderate-income Ohioans, including first-time homebuyers, renters, senior citizens, and other populations with special needs.
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Inspector General
Investigates corruption, fraud, waste, and abuse within the executive branch of state government.
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Insurance
Provides consumer protection through education and fair, but vigilant, regulation while promoting a stable and competitive insurance marketplace.
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Job and Family Services
Responsible for developing and overseeing Ohio's public assistance, workforce development, unemployment insurance, child and adult protective services, adoption, child care, and child support programs.
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Lottery Commission
Generates profits for programs benefiting primary, secondary, vocational, and special education through the operation of the state lottery.
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Medicaid
Provides Medicaid services to over 3 million low-income individuals, children, pregnant women, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.
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Mental Health & Addiction Services
Provides statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans.
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Natural Resources
Ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all.
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Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Serving Ohioans with disabilities so that they may achieve quality employment, independence, and disability determination outcomes.
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Public Defender
Provides legal representation and other services to people accused or convicted of a crime who cannot afford to hire an attorney.
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Public Safety
Dedicated to saving lives, reducing injury and economic loss, administering Ohio's motor vehicle laws, and regulating driver licensing and registration.
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Public Utilities Commission
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.
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Rehabilitation & Correction
Protects and supports Ohioans by ensuring that adult felony offenders are effectively supervised in environments that are safe, humane, and appropriately secure.
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School for the Blind
Provides residential educational services in Columbus to school-age (grades K-12) blind and visually-impaired youth and visually-impaired youth with multiple disabilities so that they may become self-sufficient members of society.
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School for the Deaf
Provides comprehensive educational leadership, programs, services, and support to students, families, and local school districts so that students can learn, apply, represent, and achieve.
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State Library Board
Develops, maintains, provides, and disseminates information, library materials, and services to Ohio's libraries, state government, and residents.
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Tax Appeals Board
Reviews state tax disputes, which relieves the state judicial system from having to resolve these appeals and satisfies the constitutional requirements of due process.
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Taxation
Administers and enforces 30 different state and local taxes and fees, including the state and school district individual income taxes, state and local sales taxes, and an array of business and excise taxes.
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Transportation
Plans, builds, and maintains a safe, efficient, and accessible transportation system that integrates highway, rail, air and water networks
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Veterans Services
Provides opportunities and resources for our veteran community through advocacy, collaboration and partnerships.
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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.
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Youth Services
The juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. One youth, one family, and one community at a time.