About the DFA

About the DFA The Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration is composed of eighteen (18) offices with a total staff of approximately 420 employees. The agency’s primary responsibility is the administration and oversight of the State’s financial and administrative operations. This includes supervision over purchasing, accounting, budgeting, travel, employee payroll, vendor payments, State health insurance, building construction and maintenance, surplus property, State Capitol police and security of State buildings, the State’s fleet of vehicles and aircraft, and other related areas. (a) Locations: DFA Main Office DFA Surplus Property DFA MS Management & Reporting System 501 North West Street 3157 Highway 468W 210 East Capitol Street Suite 1301A Pearl, MS 39208 Suite 1400 Jackson, MS 39201 Jackson, MS 39201 (b) How to File a Request Any person wishing to request access to public records of the DFA, or seeking assistance in making such a request should contact the DFA Director of Communications. All requests to examine, copy, or obtain public records from the DFA must be in writing** and delivered to the DFA via mail, e- mail or in person. The request should provide as much detail as possible about the records being requested, include the preferred format (paper copy, flash drive, electronic or inspection) and must include the name, address, and contact information of the requester including email address and phone number. Requests should be sent to: Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration Office of Communications RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST 501 North West Street, Suite 1301A Jackson, MS 39201 Via email: info@dfa.ms.gov Via facsimile: 601.359.2405 This information is also available on the DFA web site at www.dfa.ms.gov. The Director of Communications will oversee compliance with the Act but another DFA staff member may process the request. Therefore, these rules will refer to the Director of Communications “or designee.” The Director of Communications or designee and the DFA will provide the “fullest assistance” to requester; ensure that public records are protected from damage or disorganization; and prevent fulfilling public records requests from causing excessive interference with essential functions of the DFA.