Chapter One Federal Government - Minnesota State Legislature

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
State Agencies Chapter Five
Law provides: The commissioner is in charge of the financial affairs of the state and keeps the
general books of account of the state. (Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 16A)
Commissioner: Peggy S. Ingison Appointed: 2004
Salary: $108,400
658 Cedar St., 400 Centennial Bldg., St. Paul 55155
(651)296-5900
Web site: www.finance.state.mn.us
Deputy Commissioner: Anne M. Barry
Assistant Commissioner, Budget Services: Jim Schowalter
Assistant Commissioner, Accounting and Information Services: Lori Mo
Assistant Commissioner, Treasury: Peter Sausen
State Economist, Economic Analysis: Thomas Stinson (on contract)
Budget Services Division develops the state’s biennial and capital budgets. Specialized teams
monitor and analyze financial data within specific activities to ensure implementation of the state’s
budget. It also manages statewide reporting of fees and reviews program polices, identifies
alternative budget strategies, and makes recommendations to the legislature and the governor on
funding priorities.
Accounting and Information Services Division manages the state accounting system and includes
the payroll services section, which issues salary warrants for the executive branch and judicial
officers, and the financial reporting section, which publishes the state’s annual financial report. It
assists agencies with their internal controls and provides general accounting for the state. This
division also manages the statewide administrative information systems, which provide systems and
support for the state’s core business applications.
Treasury Division manages the state’s treasury operations, long-term general obligation debt, and
short-term financing and establishes the state’s bank accounts located throughout the state.
Economic Analysis Division analyzes economic factors affecting the state’s revenue forecasts. It
projects revenues the state can expect to receive and monitors the state’s revenue positions,
develops financial forecasts, and provides economic analysis to other units of government.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Law provides: The department is responsible for the development and maintenance of an organized
system of programs to protect, maintain, and improve the health of the citizens. (Minnesota
Statutes, Chapter 144)
Commissioner: Dianne Mandernach Appointed: 2003
Salary: $108,400
85 E. 7th Pl., Suite 400, St. Paul 55101
(651)215-5800
Web site: www.health.state.mn.us
Function: The department identifies public health problems through collection and analysis of
health data; provides services to prevent and control infectious and chronic disease; promotes
healthy behaviors; establishes and enforces standards for health care facilities and for environmental
health hazards; monitors the state’s health care delivery system; provides technical assistance for
health care facilities and professionals; administers the office of health facilities complaints;
disseminates public health information; coordinates, integrates and evaluates local, state and federal
programs and services affecting the public’s health; and advises the governor and the legislature on
matters affecting public health.
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