The Office of Legislative Services
Office of Legislative Services
Initially created in 2018 to provide human resource support for the legislative branch, the Office of Legislative Services (LSO) has evolved to consolidate and streamline shared and internal services for the Senate, House of Representatives, and other nonpartisan legislative staff offices: Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst, Office of the Legislative Auditor General, and Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel. LSO provides support in the following areas:
Human Resources
Financial Services
Information Technology
Printing and Publications
Procurement and Contracts
Government Records
Our Mission
Empowering the legislative branch through exceptional service and support.
Our Values
Do the Right Thing
Always choose what is right over what is easy
Go Above and Beyond for our Customers
Our role is to serve
Don't be a Jerk
Treat everyone with professionalism and respect - always.
Assume Good Intent
Seek understanding before judgement.
Be Kind, not Just Nice
Kindness requires honesty and courage.
Collaborate Often
Better ideas come from diverse perspectives.
Share Generously
Share information, knoweledge, and experience.
Win as One Team
We succeed together
Take Ownership
Take responsibility - good or bad.
No Band-aids
Solve problems at the root.
Commit to Continuous Improvement
Never stop learning.
Seek Creative Solutions
Look beyond the obvious.
Dare to Try
Take smart, calculated risks.
Our Vision
Aim to be the preferred partner of the legislative branch.
Strategic Goals
Improve Internal Policies and Processes
Improve Internal Policies and Processes
Multiple LSO policies require revision, and some new policies must be drafted. Internal policies should be reviewed, developed, and implemented accordingly.
Enhance Resource Materials and Outreach
Enhance Resource Materials and Outreach
LSO should regularly engage with legislative staff and legislators, expand outreach, improve service delivery, standardize training and information, and support the legislative branch’s success.
Prioritize Technological Agility
Prioritize Technological Agility
LSO should prioritize project planning, data management, and infrastructure for technology growth, including cybersecurity and AI.
Develop and Maintain Legislative Services Dashboard
Develop and Maintain Legislative Services Dashboard
Data informs decision-making. The development and ongoing management of a dashboard containing pertinent information will enable LSO and LSMC to make well-informed decisions.