Government
Government Links
- Washington, District of Columbia The official web site of the Government of the District of Columbia.
- The District of Columbia, America's Worst Government? Critique of government performance in the early 1990s. Article by William A. Niskanen.
- Department of Corrections Describes the department and the correctional and detainment facilities it operates.
- Office on Aging Site describes services the agency provides to the elderly population, including health care, housing, legal assistance and transportation.
- Office of Human Rights Deals with issues of discrimination, equal opportunity and human rights. Site has information on filing discrimination complaints and on the agency's mediation procedures. Some pages also in Spanish.
- Water and Sewer Authority Provides water and sewer services. Site includes news, budgets, reports, and information on water quality and sewers.
- Public Employee Relations Board Resolves labor-management disputes between city agencies and labor organizations. Site describes the complaint, dispute resolution, and hearing/mediation process and has text of the board's rules.
- Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority Better known as the Financial Control Board, this body was created by Congress to return the DC government to fiscal solvency and to overhaul government management. The site has background information, press releases and other documents.
- Department of Insurance and Securities Regulation Site describes the agency, tells how to obtain licenses, outlines consumer health insurance rights, and has forms for insurance complaints and fraud reports.
- Office of Cable Television and Telecommunications Regulates cable television. Site has information on cable franchise agreements and program schedules of city-operated cable channels.
- Department of Housing and Community Development Information on home buyer assistance programs and housing-related economic development incentives.
- Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Includes news, press releases, strategic plan, directory of business resources, and information on programs such as development incentives for housing and small business, development areas, and the DC Enterprise Zone.
- Neighborhood Action Government initiative for neighborhood planning, involving all sectors of the community. Site has an overview, summaries of planning meetings, and news updates.
- Office of the Inspector General Audits and investigates city government operations and programs. Site has text of recent reports, testimony, and enabling legislation and information on how to report fraud and waste.
- Office of the People's Counsel Agency charged with representing the interests of utility ratepayers. Site has news and information on local electric, gas and phone utilities, consumer complaints, and activities of the office.
- Mayor's Office Official site has archive of speeches, statements and news releases, mayor's schedule, biography, cabinet, and information on policies and initiatives.
- Office of Personnel Describes city government employment policies, current job vacancies, salaries and benefits, and training. Includes forms, personnel manual, supervisors and managers handbook, performance management manual, and catalog of training courses.
- Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Composed of 17 local governments in the area, plus legislators representing the region. Site describes programs dealing with transportation, the environment, housing, and other regional issues.
- Child Support Enforcement Program Brief primer on the program.
- Division of Transportation Describes department responsibilities for traffic, transit and roads. Includes list of road and bridge construction projects, downloadable transportation planning documents, list of upcoming construction contracts, information on public space permits, and snow emergency plans.
- Office of the Chief Technology Officer Plans and oversees computer and other technology systems for government agencies. Site describes programs and has an archive of news releases.
- Office of Motion Picture and TV Development Promotes the city as a site for film and TV production. Includes a guide to production services, permit application form, and filmography.
- Historic Preservation Program Information on historic preservation activities, including how the process works, design guidelines, brochures on historic districts in the city, and an inventory of historic structures.
- Answers, Please! Information and referral service that connects residents with appropriate public and private social service agencies. In English and Spanish.
- Environmental Health Administration Provides information on environmental quality, hazardous materials, and toxic substances.
- Board of Appeals and Review This agency reviews complaints against decisions made by District agencies. Site explains the appeals process.
- Board of Elections and Ethics Election and voting information. Includes location of polling places, recent election results and voter registration statistics. Download and print voter registration, absentee ballot request, and other forms.
- Commission on the Arts and Humanities Promotes local artists, art organizations and arts activities. Includes information on grants and on the art education program.
- Department of Public Works Has information on trash collection, recycling, street and alley cleaning and other services. Includes news and press releases.
- Department of Parks and Recreation Describes the agency's recreational facilities and programs, including scheduled classes in arts, crafts, fitness and computers, sports leagues, and child care.
- Department of Motor Vehicles Provides information on driver's licenses, auto registrations and auto inspections.
- Office of Planning Develops plans for city development and neighborhood revitalization. Site includes the city's Comprehensive Plan.
- Office of the Public Advocate Liaison office between the Mayor and city residents. Includes a calendar of community events, a directory of civic and neighborhood associations, and information about the office.
- Office of the Secretary Issues ceremonial documents and maintains official record collections, among other duties. Site tells how to request ceremonial documents, apply for research access to official records, and apply for a notary public commission.
- Department of Human Services Information on such programs as welfare reform, family services, early childhood development, rehabilitation services, mental retardation and developmental disability services.
- Office of Contracting and Procurement Describes the requirements for doing business with the city and lists current bid solicitations.
- Rules of the Council of the District of Columbia Official document governing the body's organization and operation.
- Emergency Management Agency Coordinates the city's response to disasters, emergencies, and severe weather. Site includes news and emergency guidelines.
- Council of the District of Columbia Official site of DC's local elected legislative body. Includes information on Council members, organization, the legislative process, weekly calendar, and searchable access to the DC Code.
- DC Energy Office Promotes energy efficiency through conservation, education, and fuel assistance programs and by regulatory intervention. Includes a description of agency programs, a guide to resources in its library, an events calendar, and links to related sites.
- Office of Zoning Information on zoning procedures and history, including the roles of the Zoning Commission and the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Has hearing schedules and transcripts, a zoning map, and searchable text of zoning regulations.
- DC Tuition Assistance Program provides tuition subsidies to residents to attend private colleges in the area and public colleges and universities throughout the country. Site has program information, downloadable applications and supporting documents, and a list of eligible schools.
- Department of Employment Services Provides services to employers, employees, and job-seekers, including job training, workers' compensation, and unemployment compensation.
- Public Service Commission Regulates electric, gas and telephone utilities in the city. Site has information for utility customers, case calendar, hearing transcripts, and the text of commission rulings, regulations and other documents.
- DC Mismanagement Series of 1997 Washington Post articles critical of local government management.
- Clean City Initiative Describes government programs to improve city cleanliness: the objectives, accomplishments, an events calendar, and a photo gallery.
- Department of Health Official web site describes the agency's programs, has news, health alerts and reports, and tells how to obtain vital records.
- Office of Boards and Commissions Describes government boards and commissions and the appointment process for board members.
- Office of the Chief Financial Officer Oversees finances, budget, and taxation functions of the government. Site includes downloadable tax forms and publications, as well as budget and financial reports, a searchable real property tax data base, information on community development incentive programs, grants, and the activities and organization of the agency.
- Taxicab Commission Includes procedures and requirements for chauffeur and hack licenses, list of taxicab companies, and municipal regulations relating to taxicabs.
- National Association to Restore Pride in America's Capital NARPAC reports on and analyzes problems in city governance. Coverage includes major issues, current status, recent analyses, "what's new."
- Office of Banking and Financial Institutions Regulates financial institutions. Site includes downloadable license application forms.
- Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Regulates businesses, issues business, professional and alcoholic beverage licenses, and regulates historic preservation, rental housing and real estate. Site has downloadable forms, information on getting permits and licenses, and descriptions of the agency's activities.
- Office of Partnerships and Grants Development Assists local government agencies and non-profit groups in applying for Federal grants and in developing joint public-private grant proposals. Site includes a guide to web resources for finding grants, writing proposals, and starting a non-profit and a weekly update on grant opportunities.
- Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Advisory boards composed of residents elected from 37 neighborhood districts which advise the government on policy issues affecting their particular community. Site covers the history and functions of ANCs and lists current members.
- National Capital Revitalization Corporation. Public-private entity created to promote major economic development projects. Site includes text of the Revitalization Plan.
- Office of Local Business Development Fosters economic growth and the development of local, small and disadvantaged businesses. Site describes the agency's programs and has downloadable business certification forms.
- United States Senator Press releases, biography of Shadow Senator Paul Strauss, and information on efforts to gain representation in Congress, self-determination and statehood.
- Office of the Corporation Counsel Legal office defends and prosecutes cases, drafts legislation, and provides the government with legal advice. Includes news, annual report, and information on filing a claim.
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