The Office of Access and Opportunity has four goals, each of which ties back to the OAO Mission Statement:

STRATEGIC GOAL 1: Ensure nondiscrimination and equity of opportunity in executive branch personnel activities

STRATEGIC GOAL 2: Ensure nondiscrimination and equity of opportunity in state procurement activities

STRATEGIC GOAL 3: Ensure nondiscrimination and equity of opportunity in executive branch programs, services, activities, regulations and policies

STRATEGIC GOAL 4: Bring forward a legislative and policy agenda that (a) fulfills the preceding goals and/or that (b) enhances the social and economic outcomes of low-income residents