Department of Finance

Doryan Carlton was appointed Finance Director for the state of Alabama on October 2, 2026, by Governor Kay Ivey.

Carlton previously served as state budget officer in the Executive Budget Office and has spent the vast majority of her career with the Finance Department. The state has paid off debts, while making generational investments. From the governor’s education savings account program, the CHOOSE Act, to the successful Turnaround Schools initiative to teacher pay raises, Carlton has been involved with Governor Ivey on numerous education priorities. Carlton’s expertise was utilized when the governor pushed for increased correctional officer pay and for investments in the state’s forensic laboratories, among several other initiatives.

Her budget expertise and attention to detail have helped Alabama maintain financial stability without declaring proration throughout Governor Ivey’s tenure.