Iowa Department of Management
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| Iowa Department of Management | |
|---|---|
| Agency name | Iowa Department of Management |
| Formed | 1980s |
| Jurisdiction | Iowa |
| Headquarters | Des Moines, Iowa |
| Chief1 name | Director |
| Parent agency | Government of Iowa |
Iowa Department of Management The Iowa Department of Management is a state executive agency located in Des Moines, Iowa that coordinates budgetary planning and fiscal policy for the Government of Iowa, working with the Iowa General Assembly, the Governor of Iowa, the Iowa State Legislature, and state agencies. It plays a central role in statewide financial oversight, collaborating with the Iowa Department of Revenue, the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, the Iowa Economic Development Authority, and the Iowa Office of Auditor of State to align appropriations, forecasting, and performance measures.
History
The department traces origins to mid-20th century reforms influenced by models from the Bureau of the Budget (United States), the Office of Management and Budget, and state-level reorganization efforts following guidance from the National Governors Association and the Council of State Governments. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, administrators responded to fiscal challenges after the 1973 oil crisis, the 1980s farm crisis, and changing federal mandates such as those from the Social Security Act and programs related to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families transition. Legislative actions by the Iowa General Assembly and gubernatorial directives from officeholders including Terry Branstad influenced statutory authority and structural changes. The department adapted to fiscal shocks during the Great Recession and policy shifts under subsequent governors such as Tom Vilsack and Kim Reynolds.
Organization and Leadership
Leadership has included directors appointed by the Governor of Iowa and confirmed or scrutinized by committees of the Iowa State Legislature, working alongside deputy directors, chief financial officers, and division heads. Organizational units coordinate with the Iowa Department of Human Services, the Iowa Department of Education, the Iowa Department of Public Health, and the Iowa Department of Transportation to reconcile program budgets, performance metrics, and capital plans. The department interacts with external entities such as the Government Finance Officers Association, the National Association of State Budget Officers, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and accounting standards bodies like the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
Functions and Responsibilities
Statutory responsibilities include preparing executive budget proposals for submission to the Iowa General Assembly, conducting revenue forecasting in consultation with the Iowa Department of Revenue, administering statewide performance budgeting frameworks aligned with guidance from the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, and managing capital improvement plans for state-owned facilities under the oversight of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services. The department evaluates fiscal impacts of legislation introduced in the Iowa State Legislature, provides technical assistance to agencies such as the Iowa College Student Aid Commission and the Iowa Veterans Affairs Commission, and supports statewide strategic planning influenced by reports from the Iowa Commission on Aging and the Iowa Workforce Development agency.
Budgeting and Financial Management
The department develops the governor’s recommended budget for review by the Iowa General Assembly and works with appropriations committees including the Iowa House Appropriations Committee and the Iowa Senate Appropriations Committee. It produces revenue projections informed by macroeconomic indicators reported by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and agricultural data from the United States Department of Agriculture to assess impacts on tax receipts and appropriations for entities like the Iowa Board of Regents and the Iowa Department of Corrections. Cash management, contingency planning, and debt issuance coordination involve collaboration with the Iowa Finance Authority, municipal issuers, and credit rating agencies such as Moody's Investors Service and Standard & Poor's.
Programs and Initiatives
Initiatives include implementation of performance-based budgeting models aligned with principles from the Government Performance and Results Act and adoption of management practices promoted by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices. Programmatic efforts support cost allocation plans for federal grants administered with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and infrastructure prioritization coordinated with the Iowa Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. The department also leads technology modernization projects sometimes in partnership with the Iowa Department of Administrative Services and procurement reforms influenced by best practices from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers.
Intergovernmental Relations
Intergovernmental engagement includes routine coordination with federal agencies such as the U.S. Treasury Department, the U.S. Department of Education, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to manage grant funds and compliance obligations. The department collaborates with local governments including Polk County, Iowa, Linn County, Iowa, and municipal finance officers to align state aid, property tax replacement payments, and shared service agreements, while interacting with regional entities like the Midwest Governors Association and national organizations including the National Association of State Budget Officers to exchange policy expertise and comparative fiscal data.