One of the chief duties of the Department of Administration is to provide the governor with fiscal management information and the policy alternatives required for preparation of Wisconsin's biennial budget. It analyzes administrative and fiscal issues faced by the state and recommends solutions. The department also coordinates statewide planning for information technology, housing, telecommunications, energy, and coastal management. It is responsible for providing a wide range of support services to other state agencies, and it operates and maintains the state's buildings, including the State Capitol. The department maintains a federal-state relations office in Washington D.C. to promote federal-state cooperation.