A Guide to the Records of the Virginia Secretary of Administration, 2018-2021
A Collection in
the Library of Virginia
Accession Number 53494
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Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
Privacy protected and confidential information is restricted from public access for 75 years per Code of Virginia 42.1-78. Privacy-protected information has been flagged and/or sealed, but not removed from the collection. Restricted information may include, but is not limited to: attorney-client privileged documents.
Use Restrictions
There are no restrictions.
Preferred Citation
Records of the Virginia Secretary of Administration, 2018-2021. Accessions 53494, State government records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.
Acquisition Information
Accession 53494 was transferred by the Office of the Secretary of Administration, 7 January 2022.
Historical Information
The Secretary of Administration is a member of the Governor's Cabinet, is appointed by the governor, and is subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. The Secretary of Administration oversees general government operations to ensure efficient and effective management of government resources. During Governor Ralph Northam's term, the Secretary of Administration was responsible for the direction of, or had jurisdiction over: Compensation Board, Department of General Services, Department of Human Resource Management, Dept. of Elections, and the Virginia Information Technologies Agency. These agencies manage the state's real estate portfolio, serve as the state building official, administer employee policies and benefits, oversee elections, direct state funds to constitutional officers, and oversee the Commonwealth's information technology.
Keyanna Connor was appointed Secretary of Administration by Governor-elect Northam in December 2017. Prior to her appointment, Connor served as State Director for U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner, and before that as Senator Warner's Director of Government and Community Affairs. She received her undergraduate degree in chemistry from Hampton University and her doctoral degree in organic chemistry from Virginia Commonwealth University.
On the resignation of Keyanna Connor, Governor Northam appointed Grindly Johnson to the position of Secretary of Administration in December 2020. Ms. Johnson previously served as Deputy Secretary of Administration. Prior to that she served as Deputy Secretary of Transportation for Gov. Terry McAuliffe, after holding several positions within the Dept. of Transportation. Johnson earned a BS in Accounting from Norfolk State University.
Other staff within the Administration Secretariat included Asif Bhavnagri, Assistant Secretary of Administration; Jessica Bowman, Deputy Secretary of Administration; and Whitney Brown, Special Assistant to the Secretary of Administration.
Scope and Content
The Secretary of Administration records consists of 16 archival boxes and are divided into 4 series. Series have been designated for Correspondence and subject files - Assigned State Agencies; Correspondence and subject files - Secretary; Governor Decision Requests; and Environmental Impact Reports. These records document the activities of the Office of the Secretary of Administration, as well as the agencies and boards which fall under its heading, during the gubernatorial term of Gov. Ralph Northam (2018-2022). Major initiatives and topics of concern for the Secretary of Administration include broadband expansion, Capitol Square renovations, cloud technology, disentanglement from Northrop Grummon, disparity in procurement, employment equity, parental leave, and voting rights and registration.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into the following series:
Series I. Correspondence and Subject Files - Assigned State Agencies, 2018-2021; Series II. Correspondence and Subject Files - Secretary, 2018-2021; Series III. Governor Decision Requests, 2018-2021; Series IV. Environmental Impact Reports, 2018-2021;Contents List
Correspondence and Subject Files - Assigned State Agencies, 2018-2021, is housed in 4 archival boxes and is arranged alphabetically by agency. This series contains topical files and correspondence with the following agencies and boards that operated under the Secretary of Administration: Compensation Board, Dept. of Elections, Dept. of General Services, Dept. of Human Resource Management, and Virginia Information Technologies Agency. Also includes information for the Chief Data Officer.
The correspondence and subject files contain correspondence between the agencies and the Office of the Secretary of Administration regarding issues that affect that particular agency or board. References to budgetary matters, litigation, studies and reports, board appointments, strategic planning and legislation are frequently found in this material. These files may also provide supporting documentation and background information on many topics and include agency updates and summaries, decision briefings and memoranda, organization charts, plans, presentations, proposals, publications, reports, and studies.
Some topics include agency accomplishments and updates, capital outlay (DGS), Cardinal implementation (DHRM), construction management (DGS), election security (DOE), employee health benefits (DHRM), establishment of the Chief Data Officer position, Help America Vote Act (DOE), Lee Monument (DGS), legislation, On the Square, surplus real property, transition from Northrop Grumman to SAIC (VITA), and the Virginia Women's Monument (DGS).
- Chief Data Officer (CDO)
- Box 1
Folder 1
Correspondence, 2018.
- Box 1
Folder 1
- Compensation Board (CB)
- Box 1
Folder 2
Correspondence, 2018-2019.
- Box 1
Folder 2
- Elections, Dept. of (DOE)
- Box 1
Folder 3
Correspondence, 2018.
- Box 1
Folder 3
- General Services, Dept. of (DGS)
- Box 1
Folder 4
Correspondence, 2018.
- Box 1
Folder 5
Correspondence, 2019-2021.
- Box 1
Folder 6
Atlantic Coast Pipeline, undated.
- Box 1
Folder 7
Camp Pendleton, 2018.
- Box 1
Folder 8
Capital Outlay, 2018.
- Box 1
Folder 9
Capitol Master Plan Executive Committee, 2018 June 18.
- Box 1
Folder 10
Cheatham Annex, undated.
- Box 1
Folder 11
Decision briefs, 2018.
- Box 1
Folder 12
Decision memoranda, 2019.
- Box 1
Folder 13
Decision memoranda, 2020.
- Box 1
Folder 14
Decision memoranda, 2021.
- Box 1
Folder 15
Emergency Declaration - Procurement, 2018.
- Box 2
Folder 1
Hiring requests, 2018-2020.
- Box 2
Folder 2
Innovations in State Government, 2019.
- Box 2
Folder 3
Isle of Wight/Dept. of Juvenile Justice Project, 2018.
- Box 2
Folder 4
Lactation rooms, 2018.
- Box 2
Folder 5
Lee Monument, 2018.
- Box 2
Folder 6
Legislation, 2018.
- Box 2
Folder 7
Legislation, 2019.
- Box 2
Folder 8
On the Square Committee, 2018 July 24.
- Box 2
Folder 9
Surplus Real Property, 2018-2021.
- Box 2
Folder 10
Virginia Employment Commission Headquarters, 2019.
- Box 2
Folder 11
Virginia State Capitol - 2019 Master Plan (Draft), 2019 Aug 5.
- Box 2
Folder 12
Virginia War Memorial, 2018.
- Box 2
Folder 13
Virginia Women's Monument, 2018-2019.
- Box 1
Folder 4
- Human Resource Management, Dept. of (DHRM)
- Box 2
Folder 14
Correspondence, 2018.
- Box 3
Folder 1
Correspondence, 2019.
- Box 3
Folder 2
Employee Experience (Magazine for Employees by Employees) (Draft), 2021 Nov.
- Box 3
Folder 3
Policy Decision Brief - State Employee Health Plan, 2018 Mar.
- Box 2
Folder 14
- Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA)
- Box 3
Folder 4
Correspondence, 2018.
- Box 3
Folder 5
Final Recommendation Report - Comprehensive Infrastructure Agreement, 2015 Nov.
- Box 3
Folder 5a
VITA IT Sourcing Update, 2016 Sept 1
- Box 3
Folder 6
Disentanglement Transition Plan, 2017-2018.
- Box 3
Folder 7
Northrop Grumman Summaries, 2017 Dec.
- Box 3
Folder 8
Sourcing Financial Update, 2018 Feb 2.
- Box 3
Folder 9
Managed Security Services Contract Overview, 2018 Feb 2.
- Box 3
Folder 10
VITA's Line of Credit, 2018 Feb 2.
- Box 3
Folder 11
Enterprise Ready Overview, 2018 Feb 8.
- Box 3
Folder 12
Transition briefing, 2018 Feb 19.
- Box 3
Folder 13
Bi-Monthly Update, 2018 Mar.
- Box 3
Folder 14
Procedures Manual Breach - Position Summary, 2018 Mar 6.
- Box 3
Folder 15
IBM Mainframe Fees Proration - Position Summary, 2018.
- Box 3
Folder 16
CESC Internet Circuit Upgrade - Position Summary, 2018 Mar 8.
- Box 3
Folder 17
VSP Switches and Remediation - Position Summary, 2018.
- Box 3
Folder 18
Messaging Options and Costs, 2018 Mar 12.
- Box 3
Folder 19
IT ISP Asset Ownership, 2018 May 4.
- Box 3
Folder 20
Transition Assist Program, 2018 May 9.
- Box 3
Folder 21
Quarterly Commonwealth Technology Portfolio (CTP) Update, 2018 Apr.
- Box 3
Folder 22
Identity Management Standards Advisory Council (IMSAC), 2018 Apr 12.
- Box 3
Folder 23
IT Governance - Managing Technology Investments to Provide Value to the Citizens of Virginia, 2018 Apr 26.
- Box 3
Folder 24
Transition Assist Program (SAIC), 2018 June 26.
- Box 4
Folder 1
Transition Assist Program (SAIC), 2018 Aug 2.
- Box 4
Folder 2
Messaging Service Remediation Plan, 2018 Sept 27.
- Box 4
Folder 3
Platform Governance Maturity Plan, 2018 Oct.
- Box 4
Folder 4
Financial Update, 2018 Oct 1.
- Box 4
Folder 5
VITA Election Day Readiness Plan, 2018 Oct 15.
- Box 4
Folder 6
MSI Governance and 12/15 Readiness Review, 2018 Oct 31.
- Box 4
Folder 7
VITA Management Readiness, 2018 Nov 7.
- Box 4
Folder 8
12/15 Readiness Status, 2018 Nov 8.
- Box 4
Folder 9
VITA Transformation Update for the Secretary of Administration and Chief of Staff, 2019 Mar 6.
- Box 4
Folder 10
Update for Secretary of Administration, 2019 Mar 12.
- Box 4
Folder 11
Comprehensive Infrastructure Service Agreement briefing, undated.
- Box 3
Folder 4
Correspondence and subject files - Office of the Secretary, 2018-2021, is housed in 1 box and is arranged alphabetically. Contains topical files of the Secretary of Administration. Includes correspondence from local, state and federal government officials, officials from other states, business owners, commissions, authorities and associations, as well as constituent correspondence. Topics include budgeting, legislation, policy creation, procurement, and strategic planning. Files may include briefings, correspondence, financial statements, memoranda, presentations and reports.
- Box 5
Folder 1
Alleghany Highlands Drone Zone, 2018
- Box 5
Folder 2
Budgeting, 2018
- Box 5
Folder 3
Collective bargaining by public employees, 2020
- Box 5
Folder 4
Cybersecurity, undated
- Box 5
Folder 5
Decision Brief - eVa, 2015
- Box 5
Folder 6
General Assembly, 2018
- Box 5
Folder 7
Parental Leave, 2018-2019
- Box 5
Folder 8
Policies and procedures, 2018
- Box 5
Folder 9
Savings and Efficiencies Stategies (FY 2021 and FY 2022), 2019
- Box 5
Folder 10
Secretary of Technology, 2018
- Box 5
Folder 11
Short and Long-term Goals, undated
- Box 5
Folder 12
Support Services - Financial Statements, 2018
- Box 5
Folder 13
Support Services - Financial Statements, 2019
- Box 5
Folder 14
Support Services - Financial Statements, 2020
Governor Decision Requests, 2018-2021, are housed in 7 archival boxes and are arranged chronologically. This series documents requests sent to the Governor for his approval and may include background information, discussion and summary, as well as tracking sheets, recommendations, comments and signatures. Background information may include articles, correspondence, draft communications, decision briefs, deeds, leases, memoranda of understanding, press releases, and reports. Many requests are for permission to use Capitol Square or the Capitol Portico for events; requests for permission to publish materials or submit reports to the General Assembly; or requests from agencies to send communications to all state employees regarding awards, events, initiatives or policies. Some topics include Capitol Square improvements, CARES Act funding, cybersecurity, elections and voting, employee health insurance, employment equity, On the Square, public service awards, state owned property, and teleworking.
- Box 6
Folder 1
Governor Decision Requests, 2018 Jan.
- Box 6
Folder 2
Governor Decision Requests, 2018 Feb.
- Box 6
Folder 3
Governor Decision Requests, 2018 Mar.
- Box 6
Folder 4
Governor Decision Requests, 2018 Apr.
- Box 6
Folder 5
Governor Decision Requests, 2018 May 1-4.
- Box 6
Folder 6
Governor Decision Requests, 2018 May 8-15.
- Box 6
Folder 7
Governor Decision Requests, 2018 June.
- Box 6
Folder 8
Governor Decision Requests, 2018 July.
- Box 6
Folder 9
Governor Decision Requests, 2018 Aug.
- Box 6
Folder 10
Governor Decision Requests, 2018 Sept.
- Box 6
Folder 11
Governor Decision Requests, 2018 Oct 10-29.
- Box 6
Folder 12
Governor Decision Requests, 2018 Oct 30-31.
- Box 6
Folder 13
Governor Decision Requests, 2018 Nov 1-8.
- Box 7
Folder 1
Governor Decision Requests, 2018 Nov 9.
- Box 7
Folder 2
Governor Decision Requests, 2018 Nov 15-29.
- Box 7
Folder 3
Governor Decision Requests, 2018 Nov 26.
- Box 7
Folder 4
Governor Decision Requests, 2018 Dec 3.
- Box 7
Folder 5
Governor Decision Requests, 2018 Dec 5-17.
- Box 7
Folder 6
Governor Decision Requests, 2018 Dec 13.
- Box 7
Folder 7
Governor Decision Requests, 2018 Dec 19-28.
- Box 8
Folder 1
Governor Decision Requests, 2018 Dec 26.
- Box 8
Folder 2
Governor Decision Requests, 2019 Jan 7-13.
- Box 8
Folder 3
Governor Decision Requests, 2019 15-30.
- Box 8
Folder 4
Governor Decision Requests, 2019 Feb 1-12.
- Box 8
Folder 5
Governor Decision Requests, 2019 Feb 14-27.
- Box 8
Folder 6
Governor Decision Requests, 2019 Mar.
- Box 8
Folder 7
Governor Decision Requests, 2019 Apr 2-19.
- Box 8
Folder 8
Governor Decision Requests, 2019 Apr 22-25.
- Box 8
Folder 9
Governor Decision Requests, 2019 May.
- Box 8
Folder 10
Governor Decision Requests, 2019 June 5-18.
- Box 8
Folder 11
Governor Decision Requests, 2019 June 19-27.
- Box 9
Folder 1
Governor Decision Requests, 2019 July.
- Box 9
Folder 2
Governor Decision Requests, 2019 Aug 1-9.
- Box 9
Folder 3
Governor Decision Requests, 2019 Aug 13-16.
- Box 9
Folder 4
Governor Decision Requests, 2019 Aug 20-29.
- Box 9
Folder 5
Governor Decision Requests, 2019 Sept 3-11.
- Box 9
Folder 6
Governor Decision Requests, 2019 Sept 12-18.
- Box 9
Folder 7
Governor Decision Requests, 2019 Sept 19-30.
- Box 9
Folder 8
Governor Decision Requests, 2019 Oct 1-8.
- Box 9
Folder 9
Governor Decision Requests, 2019 Oct 9-16.
- Box 9
Folder 10
Governor Decision Requests, 2019 Oct 24-29.
- Box 10
Folder 1
Governor Decision Requests, 2019 Oct 31.
- Box 10
Folder 2
Governor Decision Requests, 2019 Nov 5-19.
- Box 10
Folder 3
Governor Decision Requests, 2019 Nov 14.
- Box 10
Folder 4
Governor Decision Requests, 2019 Nov 21.
- Box 10
Folder 5
Governor Decision Requests, 2019 Nov 22-26.
- Box 10
Folder 6
Governor Decision Requests, 2019 Dec 5-13.
- Box 10
Folder 7
Governor Decision Requests, 2019 Dec 16-30.
- Box 10
Folder 8
Governor Decision Requests, 2020 Jan.
- Box 10
Folder 9
Governor Decision Requests, 2020 Feb.
- Box 11
Folder 1
Governor Decision Requests, 2020 Mar.
- Box 11
Folder 2
Governor Decision Requests, 2020 Apr.
- Box 11
Folder 3
Governor Decision Requests, 2020 May.
- Box 11
Folder 4
Governor Decision Requests, 2020 July.
- Box 11
Folder 5
Governor Decision Requests, 2020 Aug.
- Box 11
Folder 6
Governor Decision Requests, 2020 Sept.
- Box 11
Folder 7
Governor Decision Requests, 2020 Oct.
- Box 11
Folder 8
Governor Decision Requests, 2020 Nov.
- Box 11
Folder 9
Governor Decision Requests, 2020 Dec.
- Box 11
Folder 10
Governor Decision Requests, 2021 Jan.
- Box 12
Folder 1
Governor Decision Requests, 2021 Apr.
- Box 12
Folder 2
Governor Decision Requests, 2021 May.
- Box 12
Folder 3
Governor Decision Requests, 2021 June.
- Box 12
Folder 4
Governor Decision Requests, 2021 July.
- Box 12
Folder 5
Governor Decision Requests, 2021 Aug.
- Box 12
Folder 6
Governor Decision Requests, 2021 Sept.
- Box 12
Folder 7
Governor Decision Requests, 2021 Oct.
- Box 12
Folder 8
Governor Decision Requests, 2021 Oct.
- Box 12
Folder 9
Governor Decision Requests, 2021 Nov.
- Box 12
Folder 10
Governor Decision Requests, 2021 Dec.
Environmental Impact Reports, 2018-2021, are housed in 3 archival boxes and are arranged chronologically. 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 stormwater 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 this series also includes projects of state agencies including Central State Hospital, Fort Monroe, General Assembly tunnel, State Record Center expansion, Dept. of Conservation and Recreation, Dept. of Corrections, Dept. of Health, Dept. of Military Affairs, and the Dept. of Motor Vehicles, among others.
- Box 13
Folder 1
Environmental Impact Reports, 2018 Jan.
- Box 13
Folder 2
Environmental Impact Reports, 2019 Jan.
- Box 13
Folder 3
Environmental Impact Reports, 2019 Nov.
- Box 13
Folder 4
Environmental Impact Reports, 2019 Dec.
- Box 13
Folder 5
Environmental Impact Reports, 2020 Feb.
- Box 13
Folder 6
Environmental Impact Reports, 2020 Mar-Apr.
- Box 13
Folder 7
Environmental Impact Reports, 2020 May.
- Box 13
Folder 8
Environmental Impact Reports, 2020 June.
- Box 13
Folder 9
Environmental Impact Reports, 2020 July.
- Box 13
Folder 10
Environmental Impact Reports, 2020 Aug.
- Box 13
Folder 11
Environmental Impact Reports, 2020 Sept.
- Box 14
Folder 1
Environmental Impact Reports, 2020 Oct.
- Box 14
Folder 2
Environmental Impact Reports, 2020 Nov.
- Box 14
Folder 3
Environmental Impact Reports, 2020 Dec.
- Box 14
Folder 4
Environmental Impact Reports, 2021 Jan.
- Box 14
Folder 5
Environmental Impact Reports, 2021 Feb-Mar.
- Box 14
Folder 6
Environmental Impact Reports, 2021 Apr.
- Box 14
Folder 7
Environmental Impact Reports, 2021 May-June.
- Box 14
Folder 8
Environmental Impact Reports, 2021 July 6-12.
- Box 15
Folder 1
Environmental Impact Reports, 2021 July 14-22.
- Box 15
Folder 2
Environmental Impact Reports, 2021 Aug-Sept.
- Box 15
Folder 3
Environmental Impact Reports, 2021 Oct.
- Box 15
Folder 4
Environmental Impact Reports, 2021 Nov.
- Box 15
Folder 5
Environmental Impact Reports, 2021 Dec.