The Secretary is the Chief Executive Officer of the Kansas Department of Transportation. The Secretary is responsible for all KDOT activities.

The Division of Financial Services has primary responsibility for providing the financial support and oversight necessary to enable KDOT to effectively accomplish its mission.  Primary functions within the division are financial accounting and reporting, including budget and cash management functions; debt and investment management; payroll, procurement and inventory, project accounting, federal-aid billing and external audit responsibilities.

The Bureau is responsible for the financial accounting, Federal-Aid billing, procurement and contract audit functions of the agency

The Office of Budget is responsible for coordinating and developing the agency's strategic management plan, developing and monitoring the agency's budget, preparing and maintaining agency policies and procedures, and provide support to the Secretary of Transportation.

The primary responsibilities of the office are multi-year cash flow projections, investing available cash, and managing debt within prudent risk parameters.  

The Special Assistant researches various transportation issues and problems and makes recommendations to the Secretary concerning appropriate course of action. The Special Assistant is responsible for coordinating both legislative activities and responses to public inquiries.

The Bureau of Transportation Information provides information about transportation issues and agency functions and activities. The office issues news releases and reports regarding construction status, detour information, safety issues, and agency activities.

The Office of Chief Counsel is the legal counsel for the agency. Open records request are also handled by this office.

The Assistant Secretary serves as the chief engineering officer for the Department of Transportation and is responsible for directing and coordinating all KDOT engineering activities and is the technical advisor to, and spokesman for the Secretary on engineering matters.

Office of Inspector General conducts internal audits, reviews KDOT programs and conducts special investigations.

The Office of the Director is directly responsible for financial planning and Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. The Division consists of the Bureaus of Computer Services, Fiscal Services, Personnel Services, Bureau of Support Services and the Office of Civil Rights.

The Bureau of Computer Services is responsible for developing and assisting in the management of information systems in support of KDOT's planning, development and operation of a multi-modal statewide transportation system.

The Bureau is responsible for all personnel issues including position descriptions, classifying, recruitment activities, benefits, training and staff development. Receives and investigates internal complaints of discrimination and sexual harassment.

The Bureau is responsible for providing administrative support services to the agency including Photo, Duplicating, Technical Support, Mail/Stockroom and Facilities Management.

The Division coordinates, facilitates and directs 1) the design and right of way activities in the preconstruction phase for the state highway and the local road, street and rail-highway crossing Federal-Aid and local partnership programs, 2) the bridge management and inspection program, and 3) the billboard and salvage yard control programs. The Office furnishes expertise in support of accident-related litigation and facilitates the development of computer-aided design and drafting applications.

The Bureau of Design has responsibility for Road Design, Bridge Design, Bridge Management, Utilities, Environmental assessment, and Design Contracts.

The Bureau has the responsibility of managing the city and county portion of KDOT's program for road, street and bridge projects. The Bureau staff provides technical support to local governments and is their focal point in KDOT for contact.

The Bureau's primary responsibilities are to acquire property interests needed for projects, to dispose of property no longer needed for highway purposes, and to administer the Highway Beautification Program.

The Division of Operations is responsible for developing and maintaining engineering and management programs for construction and maintenance of the State Highway System, establishing operational policies and directing research activities.

The Bureau is responsible for plans and proposals, specifications, special provisions and maintenance management.

The Bureau of Public Involvement fosters effective two-way communication, facilitates citizen participation, and helps KDOT and its customers work together to provide a statewide transportation system that meets the needs of Kansas. The bureau promotes public participation in KDOT project development, provides information and education opportunities, and assists with public meetings.

The Bureau is responsible for approved materials, the Pavement Management System, testing, and research. This includes technology transfer and pavement design.

The Bureau is responsible for permanent signing, work zone traffic control, pavement markings, overhead lighting, traffic studies, safety projects, speed limits, access permits, corridor studies / projects, GIS support, motor carrier regulations / legislation, "Safe Routes to School" and maintaining KDOT's Strategic Highway Safety Plan."

The District is responsible for construction and maintenance activities for counties in Northeast Kansas

The District is responsible for construction and maintenance activities for counties in Northcentral Kansas

The District is responsible for construction and maintenance activities for counties in Northwest Kansas.

The District is responsible for construction and maintenance activities for counties in Southeast Kansas.

The District is responsible for construction and maintenance activities for counties in Southcentral Kansas.

The District is responsible for construction and maintenance activities for counties in Southwest Kansas.

The Division is responsible for the promotion of aviation activities, including the evaluation of their economic impact on the state. The Director is responsible for administering the Federal Airport Inspection Program and updating the State Aviation System Plan.

The Division is responsible for administering the programs and activities of the Bureaus of Program Management, Traffic Safety and Transportation Planning. The Office of the Director is responsible for analyzing federal legislation and coordinating KDOT's activities with the American Association of Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).

The Bureau of Program and Project Management is responsible for development of the agency's multi-year highway improvement program. The Bureau coordinates overall project selection and manages the aggregate highway improvement program, and the Local Partnership program.

The Bureau is responsible for administering programs funded in part by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). These programs address priority areas including alcohol countermeasures, occupant protection, emergency medical services, motorcycle safety, pedestrian safety and bicycle safety.

The Bureau is responsible for collection, analyzing and reporting information for the statewide transportation system. Major areas of responsibility include traffic counting and classification, geometric and accident data, cartography (mapping), metropolitan planning, systems evaluation, public transportation, long range planning and intelligent transportation systems. The Bureau is also responsible for developing and coordinating state policy on rail transportation issues, and for administering the Department's rail and freight service programs.