Office of the Secretary

The Executive Office of the Secretary:

• Supervises, manages, and supports the Office of Management and Finance, the Office of Family Support, and the Office of Community Services within the Department of Social Services.
• Exercises supervision and control over all functions, staff, and services within the Department of Social Services.
• Directly supervises the Deputy Secretary, the Undersecretary, the Press Secretary, the Assistant Secretaries, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, and the Bureaus of Appeals, Audit Services, Civil Rights, General Counsel, and Licensing.

Programs and Services

• Communications  - Coordinates all public and media relations for the department.
• Bureau of Appeals - Allows citizens to appeal administrative decisions regarding services provided by the Department of Social Services.
• Bureau of Audit Services - Independently appraises activities of DSS.
• Bureau of Civil Rights - Insures that equal access and delivery of services and equal employment opportunities exist in all activities administered by DSS.
• Bureau of General Counsel - Provides legal services and counsel on litigation.
• Bureau of Policy, Planning and Evaluation
• Emergency Preparedness - Provides planning and implementation for DSS' ESF-6 Emergency Response duties.

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