State government, as in many organizations, has "general services" functions that support many of the routine operational components of all departments, divisions, and locations. The N.C. Department of Administration (DOA) is the primary provider of these functions, which include purchasing and contracts, building design and management, and motor fleet management.

DOA rose to the challenge by getting an early start in developing the administrative pathways necessary for many other agencies to implement their plans.  To achieve this, Secretary Katie G. Dorsett established a departmental sustainability team headed by Deputy Secretary Carlton Myrick.  This team is comprised of division directors and an appointed sustainability officer for that division.  This team has been meeting monthly for two years to report on current activities and long range plans for carrying out the sustainability effort in DOA and the agencies it serves.

The department is proud to have developed sustainability services available to other departments and institutions of state government. We have found ways to reduce fuel cost and use, provide more recycled goods, save energy, and reduce the waste stream.  Our divisions have taken this effort seriously, and continue to look to the future to determine additional ways in which we can enhance our sustainability efforts.