Department of Management Services

State Personnel Policy Administration

For assistance, call 850-413-8725 or visit https://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management

What is the purpose of the division?

The Division of State Human Resource Management supports the state executive branch agencies' personnel system through the development of human resource policies and the provision of technical assistance, training, and information to executive branch agencies.

How many state established positions are in the State of Florida?

State of Florida positions are classified into the seven systems described below.
State of Florida Established Positions as of June 30, 2021
System Number of Positions
State Personnel System  97,699
State University System  51,328
Justice Administration  10,562
State Courts System    3,427
Legislature    1,549
Florida Lottery       418
Other Systems and Pay Plans    1,626
Total 166,609
Source: Division of State Human Resource Management

What services does the division provide?

The division develops and supports a human resource infrastructure for the State Personnel System based on uniform policies, employment laws, practices, and strategies. The division manages the Career Service System, the largest primary personnel system within the SPS, as well as the Selected Exempt Service and Senior Management Service Systems. As required by Article III, Section 14, of the Constitution of the State of Florida, the division also represents the Governor as the chief labor negotiator negotiating wages, hours and terms and conditions of employment with six labor unions covering 13 collective bargaining units.

In addition, the division provides human resource program guidance, including training and professional development opportunities for HR professionals, to assist state agencies with the proper administration of state and federal requirements. It also serves as a conduit for human resource initiatives and resolution of issues and helps avoid inefficiencies in the delivery of human resource services in state agencies. The division also provides policy guidance for programming the human resource information system, People First.

Are state agencies satisfied with the division's services?

According to results of the Department of Management Services' annual survey to assess the division's performance in developing policies and procedures and providing technical assistance and consultative services to agency human resource officers, the division received an overall 97% customer satisfaction rating for Fiscal Year 2021-22.

How are these activities funded?

Fiscal Year: 2023-24
Fund Salary Rate/ Position General Revenue Trust Funds
SALARY RATE
1,523,131
POSITIONS
19.00
SALARIES AND BENEFITS
FROM STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM TRUST FUND
2,115,997
EXPENSES
FROM STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM TRUST FUND
148,749
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
CONTRACTED SERVICES
FROM STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM TRUST FUND
3,022,826
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
RISK MANAGEMENT INSURANCE
FROM STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM TRUST FUND
6,644
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
CONTRACTED LEGAL SERVICES
FROM STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM TRUST FUND
100,000
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
LEASE OR LEASE-PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT
FROM STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM TRUST FUND
3,191
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
TRANSFER TO DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES - HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES PURCHASED PER STATEWIDE CONTRACT
FROM STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM TRUST FUND
8,849
DATA PROCESSING SERVICES
NORTHWEST REGIONAL DATA CENTER (NWRDC)
FROM STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM TRUST FUND
23,416
TOTAL
0
5,429,672

Where can I find related OPPAGA reports?

A complete list of related OPPAGA reports is available on our website.

Where can I get more information?

Other Reports
State Personnel System, Annual Workforce Report, 2020-2021, Department of Management Services
State Personnel System, Annual Workforce Report, 2019-2020, Department of Management Services
State Personnel System, Annual Workforce Report, 2018-2019, Department of Management Services

Websites of Interest
People First
State of Florida Employment

Performance Information


Performance measures and standards for the department may be found in its Long Range Program Plan.

What are the applicable statutes?

Chapters 110 (excluding ss. 110.1227, 110.1228, 110.123 through 110.1239, and 110.161) and 112 Parts VI and VIII; ss. 20.04(7)(b)-(c), 20.22(3), 112.011 through 112.046 (excluding s. 112.042), 112.24, 145.19, 215.94(5)(a)-(d), 216.251(2)-(3), 216.262, 295.07(5)(b), and certain sections within Ch. 447, Florida Statutes

Whom do I contact for help?

Sharon Larson, Director, 850-413-8725
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