California Department of General Services (DGS)

The California Department of General Services (DGS) is a state government agency that acts as the business manager for the State of California, providing many core administrative and operational services to other state departments and agencies. It oversees procurement and acquisition policies, real estate management and facility design, fleet and asset management, building standards and safety oversight, administrative hearings, and support services like printing, legal, and disability access. DGS also administers specialty programs such as small business and disabled veteran enterprise certification and school construction funding. Its work supports efficient, cost-effective government operations.