Division Goal

Assist management and staff of the Montana Department of Agriculture in meeting the department's mission by providing efficient, knowledgeable, and cost-effective customer service.

CSD Objectives:

• Develop, interpret and maintain policies and procedures that are responsive to the needs of the department and which comply with state and federal regulations.
• Monitor recruitment and selection to ensure a professional, diverse, and responsible workforce.
• Provide timely and accurate financial information consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and State accounting policy.
• Provide support to employees for purposes of retention and performance management.
• Provide systems analysis, software development, networking, GIS support, data management, and business informatics expertise necessary to meet current and future information technology needs.