Except as otherwise provided, this title applies to all employees in the State Personnel Management System.

There is an employee training program administered by the Department.

The purposes of the training program are to: develop the capabilities of employees; train employees to perform their duties with maximum efficiency; attract individuals to State employment; and train managers and supervisors to be knowledgeable and skilled in the fair application of laws, rules, and guidelines.

Except as otherwise provided by law, staff supervision of all development and training is the responsibility of the Secretary, to be carried out in accordance with the policies and regulations adopted by the Secretary.

Public funds may be used to supplement and subsidize training and development only when the Secretary certifies that the expenditures are in accordance with State training policies and regulations.