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

The OCAO includes several key divisions and offices, including:

  • AOC University (AOC U)
  • Curator Division
  • Diversity, Inclusion and Dispute Resolution (DI/DR) Office
  • Human Capital Management Division (HCMD)
  • Information Technology Division (ITD)
  • Office Services Division
  • Policy and Special Programs Division
  • Services 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.  

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Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Work

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.
Public Notice

Summer 2025 Internship Opportunities Now Available

The Architect of the Capitol summer internship program is for current students. You may be eligible if you're currently enrolled in high school, college, trade school or another qualifying educational institution.
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Behind the Scenes

Meet the Team: Photography and Technical Imaging Branch

The Photography and Technical Imaging Branch (PTIB) is responsible for the documentation of the historical buildings and grounds under the care of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) and capturing the historic events within those spaces.
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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