Secretary of Administration

What We Do

The state agencies in the Administration secretariat manage the Commonwealth’s buildings and grounds, administer employee policies and benefits, oversee elections, safeguard human rights, work to improve manager-employee relations in state government, direct state funds to constitutional officers, and oversee the Commonwealth's information technology. Learn more about the agencies.

Press Releases

February 1, 2022

Governor Youngkin Issues a Proclamation Recognizing and Honoring February as Black History Month

Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued a proclamation recognizing and honoring February as Black History Month to recognize the accomplishments of inspirational Americans across the Commonwealth.

January 5, 2022

Governor-elect Youngkin Announces Selection of Administration Secretary

“Lyn will play a pivotal role in making Virginia’s government work for the people. Her vast experience will allow us to hit the ground running on Day One as we seek to revamp our cybersecurity system to keep pace with growing security risks; root out waste, fraud, and abuse; and fix the Department of Motor Vehicles and Virginia Employment Commission,” said Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin.

OnTheSquareVA

OnTheSquareVA is a series of activities designed to get state employees up and moving and enjoying Capitol Square while engaging with their coworkers.

OnTheSquareVA includes running and walking clubs, weekly food trucks, a scavenger hunt, a photo contest, animal adoption/walks around the Square, farmers' markets, events at the Executive Mansion and many other activities.

Some events will be held after hours to give employees time to socialize without the time constraints of the workday. Others are intended to bring families to the Square. Nearly all activities are free and most do not require advanced registration.