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    Department of Human Services

    Office of Administration

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    The Office of Administration’s (OA) mission is to create partnerships to deliver quality service to customers through collaboration, consultation, and supports. 

    Services provided by OA include administrative appeals/hearings, administrative services, equal opportunity in the Department of Human Services' (DHS) programs, financial operations, fraud and abuse recoveries in medical assistance and third-party recoveries, procurement and contract management. OA ensures that DHS provides prompt access to its public records while abiding by exemptions and protections in the Right-To-Know Law to safeguard certain information, including confidential personal information of department clients and other third persons.  OA also reviews out-of-state travel and has oversite for agency corporate cards.

    Contact OA

    Deputy Secretary

    • Stephanie Shell

    General Contact Information

    • Address: Department of Human Services 
      Office of Administration
      P.O. Box 2675 
      Harrisburg, PA  17120
    • Phone: 717-787-3422
    • Email OA

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