Department News

Governor Patrick Morrisey Appoints Brent Wolfingbarger as PEIA Director
Governor Patrick Morrisey appointed Brent Wolfingbarger as the new Director of the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA)....read more

Administration Secretary Eric Householder Recognized with Patriot Award on U.S. House Floor by Congressman Alex Mooney
West Virginia Department of Administration Cabinet Secretary Eric Householder has been awarded the Congressional Patriot Award, a distinguished honor presented by U.S. Congressman Alex Mooney....read more

PEIA Kicks Off Open Enrollment for 2026 Plan Year, Set to Host Benefit Fairs
The Public Employees Insurance Agency kicked off the open enrollment period for public employees, retirees, and their families this week. ...read more

West Virginia Department of Administration Joins in Mountaineer Mile Initiative with Lunchtime Walk
The West Virginia Department of Administration is proud to participate in Governor Patrick Morrisey’s "Mountaineer Mile" initiative, a statewide campaign designed to promote physical activity and encourage healthier lifestyles among residents....read more

Ethics Commission Issues Public Reprimand
The West Virginia Ethics Commission issued a Final Decision and Order against former Mayor of the City of Clarksburg, James E. Marino, and former Vice Mayor of the City of Clarksburg, Lillie Junkins....read more

WV General Services Division Kicks Off Search for Christmas Trees to be Displayed on Capitol Campus this Christmas Season
The West Virginia General Services Division (GSD) is gearing up for its annual "Christmas in July" tradition, marking the start of their search for the perfect holiday trees to adorn the Capitol grounds....read more

New Leadership Named at State Purchasing Division
Department of Administration Cabinet Secretary Mark D. Scott announced earlier this month the appointment of Samantha Willis as director of the State Purchasing Division....read more

New Leadership Named at State Aviation Division
Department of Administration Cabinet Secretary Mark D. Scott announced today the appointment of Larry Copley as director of the Aviation Division and Mark Lowdermilk as deputy director for the division, both under the Department of Administration. ...read more

Ethics Commission Issues Reprimand
The West Virginia Ethics Commission issued a Final Decision and Order against former Tygarts Valley Conservation Technician Daniel Elliott,...read more

Ethics Commission Announces Public Reprimand
The West Virginia Ethics Commission issued a public reprimand and assessed a $3,000 fine as part of a Conciliation (settlement) Agreement approved on November 2, 2023....read more

2023 Digital Government Summit Planned for Oct. 17 in Charleston
The West Virginia Office of Technology welcomes public sector technology professionals and leading industry partners to the 2023 Digital Government Summit....read more

West Virginia Department of Administration Agencies Earn National Recognition in Financial Reporting
Cabinet Secretary Mark D. Scott of the West Virginia Department of Administration announced today that the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States ...read more

CPRB Offices Close Temporarily as Agency Moves to New Location
Department of Administration Cabinet Secretary Mark D. Scott is pleased to announce the upcoming move of the Consolidated Public Retirement Board (CPRB) from its current location on MacCorkle Avenue to its new address ...read more

Senate Bill 268 Makes Changes to PEIA, Public Hearings Announced Ahead of Open Enrollment
Active and retired public employees, medical providers, and the public will soon see changes to the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) following the signing of SB 268 by Gov. Jim Justice....read more

PEIA Shares Funding Options and Plan Changes, Comment Period Open As Part of Public Hearings
The Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) will hold a series of public hearings beginning Monday, March 27, 2023, to share details and gather public comment on the options under consideration for revised Plan Year 2024 Finance Plan. ...read more

PEIA’s Benefits Provider, FBMC, Awards New Contract to Sun Life Healthcare Company for Dental Benefits
The West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) has announced that FBMC Benefits Management has awarded a contract to Sun Life U.S. to provide dental benefits beginning July 1, 2023, as part of the agency’s Mountaineer Flexible Benefits plan....read more

Gov. Justice Announces Appointments of McHugh and Hubbard to Department of Administration Positions
Gov. Jim Justice today announced the appointment of John McHugh as Director of the General Services Division (GSD) and Arlie Hubbard as Executive Director of the Real Estate Division, both under the Department of Administration. ...read more