The Office of Public Affairs and Central Support is responsible for creating and executing communication strategies to provide information about DOC to stakeholders and the public, as well as providing key information to its employees and inmates. The office represents the agency to the state Legislature, including information about Department srategy, positions on issues, and testimony. In addition, the office coordinates media activity for the agency and contributes to numerous special projects.

The Oregon Accountability Model has six components that provide a foundation for inmates to lead successful lives upon release.