The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (OCAO) provides administrative and business support to the agency.

The OCAO encompasses several key divisions and offices: 

  • AOC University (AOC U)
  • Curator Division
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Division
  • Human Capital Management Division (HCMD)
  • Information Technology Division (ITD)
  • Office Services Division
  • Policy and Special Programs Division
  • Acquisition and Material Management Division

The Curator Division is responsible for the care and conservation of the architectural, fine and decorative arts under the AOC's stewardship and manages the Photography and Technical Imaging Branch and the Records Management and Archives Branch.

Our Stories

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Work

History & Discoveries

The Art of Portrait Statues

Careful observation of portrait statues on view in the U.S. Capitol can help us understand what elements contribute to a powerful and enduring statue.
Public Notice

Martha Hughes Cannon Statue Unveiled

The statue, given by Utah to the National Statuary Hall Collection, was dedicated in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center's Emancipation Hall.
A talented employee of an Architect of the Capitol sheet metal shop.

Expertise

Skillful Craftmanship

We serve in diverse roles applying both modern techniques and historical tradecrafts in the care and preservation of the Capitol campus.

Areas of Expertise