Auditor of Public Accounts

In 1927, the Constitution of Virginia established the Office of the Auditor of Public Accounts. In addition to auditing agencies that handle state funds, this agency

• approves accounting systems developed for state agencies and institutions for adequacy of audit trails and financial control,

• prescribes systems of accounting for local governmental offices, 

• provides specifications to be followed by accounting firms in their audits of counties and cities, and 

• prepares annual, comparative costs reports of counties and cities.

Division of Legislative Services

The Division of Legislative Services was created in 1973 to provide general staff services to the General Assembly.  The Division is authorized to draft and prepare legislation for introduction into either house of the General Assembly , and serve as legal, research, and secretarial staff to all legislative study commissions and standing committees.

Division of Legislative Automated Systems 

The Division of Legislative Automated Systems, established by an Act of the General Assembly in 1980, provides data processing operations, systems and programming, photo composition, and publication management services for the General Assembly.

Division of Capitol Police

The Division of Capitol Police was established in 1618 to protect the Governor. In 1890, an Act of the General Assembly added the protection and security of members and staff of the General Assembly to its duties. The Capitol Police operates within Capitol Square and, when assigned, on property owned or controlled by the Commonwealth or its agencies, departments, institutions, or commissions.