Welcome to the Department of Regulatory Agencies
At the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), we believe in fostering a Colorado in which consumers and service providers partner, forging common successes. With a sharp focus on streamlining and modernizing processes and enhancing end-to-end customer experiences, we strive to advance an environment and regulatory framework where both businesses and consumers are treated fairly and the economy thrives.
Though the Department is diverse, our shared commitment is unwavering. Our ten divisions and over 600 employees are dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and promoting a fair and competitive business environment throughout Colorado.
We are committed to quality customer service, balances and fair regulation, integrity, and respect. Please browse our services and never hesitate to let us know how we can continue to provide the best service for the state of Colorado.
Patty Salazar, Executive Director
EDO Programs & Services
Department Performance Dashboard
Performance Management & EDI
- DORA Fiscal Year Performance Plan
Find past performance plans and metrics via the Governor's Office of Operations
- Wildly Important Goals
1. Reduce Average Licensing Times
In support of stabilizing and expanding Colorado’s workforce for the future, DORA will implement strategies to reduce average licensing times by 10% by June 30, 2027.
2. Energy Assistance Information Portal
In an effort to facilitate and improve access to energy assistance programs, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) will establish a navigational resource for all energy assistance programs in the state of Colorado by June 30, 2026.
- Strategic Planning Initiatives
SPI I: Balanced regulation to ensure effective enforcement to protect consumers while reducing undue burden
SPI II: Accessibility through education and outreach
SPI III: Modernized and bold operational improvements to better serve stakeholders.
Follow our progress via the Governor's Office of Operations.
- Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace is one where all employees and community partners, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, feel valued and respected.
On August 27, 2020 Governor Polis signed an Executive Order outlining a multifaceted approach to addressing inequity and systemic injustice wherever it exists in state government; this includes having state agencies develop long-term plans to identify and address barriers in their work with the communities they serve.
DORA is committed to establishing an EDI strategy with a targeted focus towards long-term impact for our employees, industry partners, and the communities we serve. Creating a department EDI Action Plan is only the beginning in an ongoing process to initiate a framework that will produce institutional and structural impact and change.
Annual Reports
- Department-Wide Impact Reports
- Division of Banking Annual Reports (Statutorily Mandated)
- Colorado Civil Rights Division and Commission Annual Reports (Statutorily Mandated)
- Other Reports