Serving Montana Agriculture and growing prosperity under the Big Sky

Central Services Division

The Central Services Division (CSD) provides departmental services to help all programs within the department serve agriculture stakeholders including consumers, producers and businesses.

These services include:

  • fiscal management
  • budgeting
  • technology support
  • director's office
  • human resources
  • public information
  • records management
  • legal support
Scott Hart Building

Central Services 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.

Division 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 and legislative intent.
  • Monitor recruitment and selection of employees 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.
  • Communicate, support and provide clear goals to employees for purposes of retention and performance management.
  • Provide systems analysis, software development, networking, GIS support, data management, cybersecurity, and business informatics expertise necessary to meet current and future information technology needs.

Contact

Central Services Division
Montana Department of Agriculture
Phone : (406) 444-3144
E-mail : agr@mt.gov
Fax : (406) 444-5409
302 N Roberts
Helena, MT 59601