This series is housed in 2 boxes and is arranged chronologically by date of approval or disapproval of the memo, starting with box 2. Intellectual control and arrangement in this description was applied by processing archivist. This series contains environmental impact reports and studies created by state agencies prior to beginning construction projects. Section 10.1-1188 et seq., of the Code of Virginia requires that any state agency, institution or branch of government proposing to undertake a "major state project" prepare an environmental impact report. A "major state project" is defined as construction of a facility costing $100,000 or more, or the acquisition of land for which construction is contemplated. The Governor's approval of the report is required before any funds are expended.

The report packets include the memorandum of approval (or approval with stipulations or disapproval); comments by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) that include a description of the project, environmental impacts and mitigation, and regulatory and coordination needs; and various other memos and correspondence. The DEQ comments take into consideration the impact on water quality and wetlands, erosion and sediment control and storm water management, air quality, solid waste and hazardous waste management, natural heritage resources, wildlife resources, historic and archaeological resources, forestry and tree protection, geologic and mineral resources, energy conservation, transportation, the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, and local and regional concerns. Other agencies such as local governments, regional planning district commissions, the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Dept. of Historic Resources, Department of Transportation, Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and the Virginia Marine Resources Commission were also consulted and asked to comment on any potential problems.

The projects range from small renovations and additions, to large scale construction efforts. The majority of the projects took place on university or community college campuses, but also include other state agencies such as the Western State Hospital, Dept. of Corrections, Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries, and the Dept. of State Police.

Real Property files, 2015-2018, are housed in 1 box (28 folders) and arranged chronologically. This series includes correspondence, deeds, leases, and memoranda, but the bulk is primarily recommendation forms and reports that document the disposition, funding, maintenance and operation of certain state buildings as well as other real property issues handled by the Department of General Services (DGS). The DGS Recommendation forms cover Deeds, Disposition of Surplus Property, Expense Leases, Income Leases, Purchase Agreements, Right of Way, Temporary Transfers, and Utility Easements.

This series is housed in 1 box (28 folders) and is arranged alphabetically by agency. These files include correspondence along with subject files and supporting materials such as briefs, meeting records, presentations, and reports of the state agencies under the office of the secretary of Administration: the Compensation Board, Department of General Services, Department of Human Resource Management, and the State Board of Elections.

This series is housed in 1 box (8 folders) and is arranged alphabetically by subject matter. This series includes incoming and outgoing correspondence, as well as subject files. Types of documentation includes correspondence, articles, briefs, meeting records, notes, and reports. The subject files accumulated by the Secretary document budgeting and financial statements, cabinet meetings and retreats, and other matters with which the Secretary was involved.

This series is housed in 1 box (2 folders) and is arranged chronologically. This series includes correspondence that was originally addressed to Governor McAuliffe and then referred to the Secretary of Administration for response on behalf of the Governor, as well as letters addressed directly to the Secretary. Correspondence is from the general public, as well as from business and civic leaders, college and university officials, and state and federal government officials and legislators. Correspondence is also from members of the Virginia General Assembly. This series also includes copies of outgoing responses.

This series is housed in 1 box (5 folders) and is arranged chronologically. This series documents the Secretary's involvement in official functions, as well as the planning, development, and carrying out of public relation activities or visits sponsored by the Secretariat. Invitations and related planning documentations make up the bulk of this series.

This series is housed in 2 boxes and is arranged alphabetically. The bulk of this series contains communications, reports, agendas, and other material supporting various specific projects of the Secretary.

Box 5 includes about a dozen architectural renderings of the proposed design for the Executive Mansion's addition in 2015. This addition was meant to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, making the governor's mansion more accessible. The illustrations are printed on styrofoam boards housed in the box (5) outside of folders.