Florida Department of Management Services

Florida Department of Management Services (DMS)
Agency overview
Formed1992
Preceding agency
  • Department of General Services
JurisdictionState of Florida
HeadquartersTallahassee, Florida
MottoWe Serve Those Who Serve Florida
Employees800+
Agency executive
Child agencies
  • Division of State Group Insurance
  • Division of Retirement
  • Division of Real Estate Development and Management
  • Division of Telecommunications
  • Division of Human Resource Management
  • Division of State Purchasing
  • Division of Specialized Services
Websitehttp://dms.myflorida.com/

The Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) functions as the business division of the Florida government. Its primary role is to provide support to other state agencies and both current and former state employees, focusing on workforce and business-related functions. This enables these agencies and individuals to concentrate on their principal missions as stipulated by law. The motto of the agency is "We Serve Those Who Serve Florida."

The leadership of the Department of Management Services is headed by the Agency Secretary, who is appointed by the Governor of Florida and must be confirmed by the Florida Senate. The position does not have a fixed term as the Secretary serves at the governor's pleasure.

The department serves a diverse clientele that includes state agencies, state employees, state retirees, universities, community colleges, and local governments, along with their retirees. Additionally, DMS products and services are utilized by the residents, visitors, and businesses of Florida, encompassing over 1.1 million customers.[1]

  1. ^ "Department of Management Services".