The Office of the Chief Secretary is at the heart of the St Helena Government. It supports the Chief Secretary who is the head of the Public Service and the Governor's chief policy adviser with responsibility for the overall conduct of Government business. It also supports the Executive and Legislative Councils, the Office of the Governor and the other 12 Government departments. The OCS leads the strategic planning process for the St Helena Government which involves the development, monitoring and review of policies. In addition, it has overall responsibility for tourism, internal audit, the St Helena Government communications strategy and public relations, outsourcing Government activities and the St Helena Archives.
Key Services provided include:
General and Administration 
Providing services and support to Executive and Legislative Councils
Leading and monitoring the National Strategic Planning process
Developing and co-ordinating policies that are conducive to achieving the National Strategic Objectives
Supporting private sector development and investment initiatives through the implementation of the outsourcing policy and plan
Providing advice to Government departments on general issues
Providing advice and support to the general public on policy/general matters 
Supporting the St Helena Development Agency in marketing St Helena as an investment destination
Co-ordinating /compiling reports in compliance with international conventions
Co-ordinating bids for FCO funding and monitoring project expenditure
Arranging appointments to statutory boards and committees
St Helena Government Archives (open to the public)
Preserving and conserving archival records
Researching for government departments and the public, both on-Island and overseas
Repairing and binding material for government departments and the public
Assisting visitors in carrying out their own research
St Helena Tourist Office (open to the public) www.sthelenatourism.com
Providing on-Island visitor information
Formulating and co-ordinating SHG policy on tourism development
Promoting tourism awareness on St Helena
Co-ordinating overseas marketing of St Helena as a tourist destination
Working with relevant stakeholders to improve the facilities, products and services for tourists
Monitoring the impact of tourism development on the Island
Providing a fast and efficient enquiry service, for the international travel trade and prospective visitors to the Island
Providing a booking service for visitors in respect of accommodation, car hire and Island tours
Carrying out PR duties for key clients
Internal Audit
Ensuring adequacy and effectiveness of the systems of internal control
Ensuring reliability and integrity of management, financial and operating information
Monitoring effectiveness and efficiency of operations
Monitoring results of the operation and whether they are consistent with departmental objectives
Safeguarding of assets, including verification of existence
Ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, policies, procedures and contracts
Assessing risks of Government organisations and whether they are appropriately identified and managed
Investigating any diversion of resources through misappropriation and irregularity.
Public Relations Information Office
Disseminating St Helena Government news and information through press releases
Providing news for select groups through various newsletters
Managing the SHG Website
Dealing with enquiries from the local and international media
Website: None
Email: ocs@cwimail.sh
Telephone: +(290) 2470
Fax: +(290) 2598
Postal: Office of the Chief Secretary, The Castle, Jamestown, St Helena Island, South Atlantic Ocean, STHL 1ZZ