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                 Ford Mustang, SUVs featured in April 12 auction
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, April 2008
                Various cars, vans, trucks and farming equipment will be available for purchase at the state of Ohio surplus vehicle auction Saturday, April 12. The auction will be held at the Ohio Department of Administrative Services, General Services Division headquarters, 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The doors open at 8 a.m.; the auction will begin at 10 a.m. The sale will be conducted by Cassel & Associates.

                 State auctions electronics, fitness equipment March 15
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, March 2008
                Various computer and electronic equipment and office furniture will be among the items available for purchase at the state of Ohio surplus auction Saturday, March 15. The auction will be held at the Ohio Department of Administrative Services, General Services Division headquarters, 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The doors open at 8 a.m.; the auction will begin at 9 a.m. The sale will be conducted by Cassel & Associates.

                 State auction on Saturday includes boat, motorcycles
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, January 2008
                Various cars, vans, motorcycles and boating equipment will be available for purchase at the state of Ohio surplus vehicle auction Saturday, Feb. 2. The auction will be held at the Ohio Department of Administrative Services, General Services Division headquarters, 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The doors open at 8 a.m.; the auction will begin at 10 a.m. The sale will be conducted by Cassel & Associates.

                 Big screen TVs among Jan. 19 auction items
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, January 2008
                Various computer and electronic equipment and office furniture will be among the items available for purchase at the state of Ohio surplus auction Saturday, Jan. 19. The auction will be held at the Ohio Department of Administrative Services, General Services Division headquarters, 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The doors open at 8 a.m.; the auction will begin at 9 a.m. The sale will be conducted by Cassel & Associates.

                 State to auction 116 vehicles Saturday
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, December 2007
                More than 100 cars, trucks and vans will be available for purchase at the state of Ohio surplus vehicle auction Saturday, Dec. 8. The auction will be held at the General Services Division headquarters, 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The doors open at 8 a.m.; the auction will begin at 10 a.m. The sale will be conducted by Cassel & Associates.

                 State auctions set for 2008
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, November 2007
                The 2008 State and Federal Surplus auction schedule is as follows: The miscellaneous property auctions will be held Jan. 19, March 15, May 17, July 19, Sept. 20 and Nov. 8. The vehicle auctions will be held Feb. 2, April 12, June 21, Aug. 16, Oct. 18 and Dec. 20.

                 Surplus auction Nov. 24
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, November 2007
                Computer and electronic equipment and other items will be auctioned at a state of Ohio surplus property auction on Saturday, Nov. 24. The auction will be held at 9 a.m. at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The doors open at 8 a.m.

                 Ohio CPM Society sets annual conference
                HRD Office of Training and Development, October 2007
                An awards presentation, public records discussion and updates on society progress will be highlighted at this year’s Professional Development Conference – “Essentials of Leadership” – sponsored by the Ohio CPM Society in partnership with the Ohio Certified Public Manager program (OCPM).

                 New Ohio Certified Public Manager cohorts forming
                HRD Office of Training and Development, October 2007
                The Ohio Certified Public Manager program ® (OCPM) is accepting applications for five new cohorts which will begin this fall and spring at five state colleges and universities throughout Ohio.

                 Nearly 200 vehicles up for auction
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, September 2007
                Approximately 188 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, Oct 13 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, motorcycles and boats.

                 Catalog offers Blueprint for Lifelong Learning
                HRD Office of Training and Development, September 2007
                The 2007-08 edition of the training catalog for state employees is available online at http://www.das.ohio.gov/TrainingCatalog. Blueprint for LifeLong Learning: A Guide for Your Continuous Improvement and Professional Development includes quality training programs created through partnerships with nationally known professional development organizations as well as Ohio universities and colleges.

                 EEO Academy to open
                EOD AA/EEO Unit, September 2007
                EEO Academy returns for a second year with new courses such as Systemic Discrimination and African-American Men in the Workplace. EEO professionals, human resources officers, attorneys, mediators and other state employees responsible for implementing Equal Employment Opportunity laws are invited to participate in the second annual EEO Academy, which is offering 28 one-hour classes this fall.

                 TVs, tables among auction items
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, September 2007
                Televisions, tables and toys will be among the many items being auction by State and Federal Surplus on Saturday, Sept. 15 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus The doors will open at 8 a.m. The auction begins at 9 a.m.

                 Motorcycles, boats among auction items
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, August 2007
                More than 280 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, Aug. 18 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, motorcycles and boats.

                 Jewelry among auction items
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, August 2007
                Jewelry seized by the Ohio State Highway Patrol is among the many items being auctioned by State and Federal Surplus on Saturday, Aug. 4 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The doors will open at 8 a.m. The auction begins at 9 a.m. with the jewelry being auctioned at noon.

                 Learn how to take charge, handle conflict
                HRD Office of Training and Development, July 2007
                To help meet the challenges of implementing the Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS), the HRD Office of Training and Development is offering several free sessions of its Taking Charge of Change and Handling Conflict courses. The courses, which are part of the People Matter Series, are held on Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

                 Armstrong, Austin capture Ohio Minority Business Advocacy Awards
                EOD EDGE and MBE Certification Unit, June 2007
                Two EOD employees received statewide recognition recently for their work as advocates for minority businesses. Cathy Armstrong and James Austin, both contract compliance officers for the EDGE (Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity) and MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) Certification Unit, each received Ohio Minority Business Advocacy Awards at the 2007 Ohio Business Opportunity Fair held recently in Cleveland.

                 Surplus auction set for June 23
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, June 2007
                State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 23 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include computer and other electronic equipment, office furniture and a wide range of miscellaneous other items, including tools, office supplies and lockers.

                 Auction to offer 170 vehicles
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, May 2007
                More than 170 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, June 9 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, boats and lawn equipment.

                 Surplus auction slated for May 12
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, May 2007
                State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, May 12 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include computer and other electronic equipment, office furniture and a wide range of miscellaneous other items, including dog food, tools and plastic chairs.

                 Auction to offer 127 vehicles
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, April 2007
                Approximately 127 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, April 10 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include cars, trucks, vans and boats.

                 Surplus auction set for March 17
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, March 2007
                State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, March 17 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include office furniture, computer and other electronic equipment, and miscellaneous other items, such as food carts.

                 Auction to feature 120 vehicles
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, January 2007
                Approximately 120 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, Feb. 3 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include cars, trucks and vans. Other available vehicles include travel trailers, boats and motorcycles.

                 2007 state auction schedule announced
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, January 2007
                Warehouse auctions – Jan. 20, March 17, May 12, June 23, Aug. 4, Sept. 15 and Nov. 24. Vehicle auctions – Feb. 3, April 14, June 9, Aug. 18, Oct. 13, and Dec. 8.

                 Approximately 111 vehicles to be auctioned Dec. 9
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, December 2006
                Approximately 111 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, Dec. 9 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include many cars, trucks and vans. Other items include motorcycles and mowers.

                 Energy Services wins Governor’s Award
                GSD State Architect’s Office, November 2006
                The Office of Energy Services received a 2006 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Energy for its part in a project at Southeastern Correctional Institution. The award, announced Nov. 15 by Governor Bob Taft, honors individuals, businesses and organizations that have implemented innovative approaches to promote and utilize energy efficient methods.

                 State to host surplus auction Nov. 4
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, November 2006
                State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Nov. 4 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include commercial kitchen and office equipment as well as machinery and life preservers.

                 Approximately 200 vehicles to be auctioned Oct. 14
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, October 2006
                Approximately 200 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction on Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include many cars, trucks and vans. Other items include motorcycles and tractors.

                 Surplus auction set for Sept. 16
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, September 2006
                State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Sept. 16 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include electronic, computer and commercial kitchen equipment as well as many other items, such as office furniture and tools.

                 EEO Academy to open
                EOD AA/EEO Unit, September 2006
                EEO professionals, human resources officers, attorneys, mediators and other state employees responsible for implementing Equal Employment Opportunity laws are invited to participate in the new EEO Academy, which is offering 31 one-hour classes this fall.

                 Scanning service aids records conversion
                GSD Office of State Printing and Mail Services, September 2006
                State agencies looking to reduce space taken up by paper files might want to consider asking the GSD Office of State Printing and Mail Services to scan the documents and save them electronically. This new service includes scanning paper files, indexing the files and providing the customer an electronic copy of the documents either on a CD or DVD or by transferring them directly to the customer’s data server for storage.

                 New training catalog posted to Web
                HRD Office of Training and Development, August 2006
                The 2006-07 edition of the training catalog for state employees is available online at www.das.ohio.gov/trainingcatalog. Blueprint for Lifelong Learning: A Guide for Your Continuous Improvement and Professional Development lists nearly 100 courses available to public employees, including several new opportunities.

                 Record number of vehicles to be auctioned Aug. 19
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, August 2006
                Approximately 303 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include many cars, trucks and vans. Other items include motorcycles, a snow plow and electric carts.

                 Surplus auction slated for Aug. 5
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, July 2006
                State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Aug. 5 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include electronic, computer, printing and commercial kitchen equipment as well as many other items, such as construction and exercise equipment.

                 State Architect’s Office receives praise for Columbus State facility
                GSD State Architect’s Office, July 2006
                The State Architect’s Office, which is part of the DAS General Services Division, received praise at the dedication ceremony held recently for the Center for Workforce Development at Columbus State Community College.

                 Surplus auction slated for June 24
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, June 2006
                State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, June 24 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include electronic, computer, commercial kitchen and printing equipment as well as tools and office furniture.

                 174 vehicles to be auctioned June 10
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, May 2006
                Approximately 174 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, June 10 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include many cars, trucks and vans. Other items include boats and tractors.

                 State to host surplus auction May 13
                General Service Division, May 2006
                State and federal surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, May 13 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include commercial kitchen and office equipment as well as machinery and a golf cart.

                 State to host auction at Apple Creek Developmental Center April 29
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, April 2006
                State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction April 29 at Apple Creek Developmental Center, 2532 S. Apple Creek Road, Apple Creek, Ohio, 44606.

                 OCPM program honors 43 new certified public managers
                DAS Human Resources Division, March 2006
                A mayor, city project managers and leaders from 17 state agencies and municipalities graduated from the Ohio Certified Public Manager program (OCPM) on March 24 in Columbus.

                 132 vehicles to be auctioned April 15
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, April 2006
                Approximately 132 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, April 15 at 10 a. m. at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus.

                 State printing offering DVD duplication service
                GSD Office of State Printing and Mail Services, March 2006
                The GSD Office of State Printing and Mail Services is now offering DVD duplicating services for customers in addition to CD duplication services.

                 State to host surplus auction March 18
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, March 2006
                State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction March 18 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include commercial kitchen equipment and office equipment as well as hand tools and machinery.

                 SAO College attendees learn from design, construction experts
                GSD State Architect’s Office, February 2006
                Approximately 250 customers attended the State Architect’s Office (SAO) College held Feb. 1 and 2 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center as a part of the Ohio Design and Construction Expo.

                 120 vehicles to be auctioned Feb. 4
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, January 2006
                Approximately 120 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, Feb. 4 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include many cars, trucks and vans. Other items include motorcycles and tractors. To view the list of vehicles and their photos, click here.

                 State to host surplus auction Jan. 21
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, January 2006
                State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The starting time for miscellaneous property auctions has been moved from 10 a.m. to 9 a.m. Doors will still open at 8 a.m.

                 New vehicle contracts benefit state agencies
                GSD Offices of Fleet Management and Procurement Services, December 2005
                The GSD Offices of Fleet Management and Procurement Services partnered to establish the car and truck contracts for fiscal year 2006. Both of these vehicle contracts incorporate several benefits for state agency and other political subdivision customers.

                 Boards and Commissions Consolidation Transition Team submits recommendations
                DAS Office of the Director, December 2005
                The transition team assigned to make recommendations regarding the consolidation of 20 Ohio regulatory boards and commissions submitted its report to the governor, speaker of the House and president of the Senate as required in House Bill 66.

                 SAO College at industry expo again
                GSD State Architect’s Office, December 2005
                Design and construction industry professionals attending the Ohio Design and Construction Expo will have an opportunity to learn more about doing business with the State Architect’s Office (SAO). The SAO College Spring Semester 2006 will be part of the series of seminars and programs held in conjunction with the expo, which will be held Feb. 1 and 2 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

                 Postal service requirements focus of workshop
                GSD Office of State Printing and Mail Services, December 2005
                Postal service requirements and the cost-per-copy program will be discussed at an informational session GSD Office of State Printing and Mail Services is hosting for state agency customers from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Dec. 14 in the Rhodes Tower Lobby Hearing Room, 30 E. Broad St., Columbus.

                 Cost-per-copy program expands
                GSD Office of State Printing and Mail Services, December 2005
                The GSD Office of State Printing and Mail Services is pleased to announce the contract award for the second cost savings phase for copiers. The cost-per-copy program now offers four additional categories with faster speeds and color copy options.

                 Summit Behavioral Healthcare to host auction Dec. 13
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, December 2005
                State and Federal Surplus will host a surplus property auction Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Summit Behavioral Healthcare, 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati. Items for sale include computer equipment, wood shop equipment, floor scrubbers, an industrial washer/dryer and CPR training equipment.

                 State auction Dec. 10
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, December 2005
                State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Dec. 10 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include electronic, computer, printing and commercial kitchen equipment and many other items, such as microwave ovens and lawn equipment.

                 130 vehicles to be auctioned Dec. 3
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, November 2005
                Approximately 130 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, Dec. 3 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include many cars, trucks and vans. Other items include boats and snowplows.

                 OGRIP awarded federal grant
                SDD Enterprise Shared Services, October 2005
                The Ohio Geographically Referenced Information Program has been awarded a $50,000 Cooperative Agreement Program grant from the U.S. Geological Survey to support spatial data coordination efforts in Ohio.

                 Special enrollment opportunity begins Oct. 31
                HRD Benefits Administration Services, October 2005
                Eligible state employees have the opportunity to sign up for three optional benefits – the Health Care Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account and long term care insurance – from Oct. 31 through Nov. 18.

                 OGRIP presents 2005 Best Practice Award to Belmont County
                SDD Enterprise Shared Services, October 2005
                The Ohio Geographically Referenced Information Program (OGRIP), the state’s coordinating body for Geographic Information System (GIS) activities at state and local levels of government, recently presented its 2005 Best Practices Award to Belmont County and honored Ottawa County as well.

                 State Printing FY06 rates OK’d
                GSD Office of State Printing, October 2005
                Rising oil costs have driven up the cost for paper and other printing supplies, but State Printing Administrator Joe Tucker said the office will be able to hold the line on charges for color copies at 10 cents per copy this fiscal year thanks to heavy demand for this service by state agencies.

                 Auction slated for Oct. 15
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, October 2005
                State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Oct. 15 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include electronic, computer, printing and commercial kitchen equipment and many other items, such as hand and power tools.

                 175 vehicles to be auctioned Oct. 1
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, September 2005
                Approximately 175 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, Oct. 1 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include many cars, trucks and vans. Other items include tractors and motorcycles.

                 Three state IT policies issued
                IGD Statewide IT Policy, August 2005
                The Ohio Office of Information Technology recently issued three new state IT policies following a collaborative development and an open comment period.

                 Premium reductions to save agencies half million dollars
                GSD Office of Risk Management, August 2005
                State agencies enrolled in the state’s vehicle liability program will save a total of $566,760 this fiscal year. The savings is the result of a premium discount of 22 percent off the recommended base rate.

                 High-speed color copier in Rhodes Tower
                GSD State Printing and Mail Services, August 2005
                High-speed, full-color copying is now available in the Rhodes Tower copy center. The copier is networked to receive files via e-mail. The e-mail address is sotcopycenter@das.state.oh.us.

                 Auction set for Aug. 27
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, August 2005
                State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Aug. 27 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include office furniture and building supplies as well as electronic, computer, printing, sporting and commercial kitchen equipment.

                 Youths spend day at DAS
                DAS Office of Employee Services, August 2005
                Creating a presentation, entering data, ordering supplies and consolidating reports were all part of a day’s work for young visitors to DAS/OIT recently. About 50 youths spent a full or partial day shadowing their relatives at work when DAS/OIT held Bring Your Child to Work Day on Aug. 4. The children, who ranged from 9 to 15 years old, tackled a variety of tasks.

                 240 vehicles to be auctioned Aug. 13
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, August 2005
                Approximately 240 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, Aug. 13 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include many cars, trucks and vans. Other items include boats and motorcycles.

                 Three earn Superior Accomplishment Awards
                DAS Office of Employee Services, July 2005
                Congratulations to the following employees who received DAS/OIT Superior Accomplishment Awards at a ceremony held July 27: Mike Poliseno, state procurement analyst, DAS General Services Division; Sandy Posey, executive secretary, OIT Service Delivery Division; and Edward Razler, computer acquisitions analyst, OIT Investment and Governance Division.

                 Video conferencing equipment in auction
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, July 2005
                State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, July 30 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items up for bid include video conferencing, computer, electronic and commercial kitchen equipment as well as office furniture, snow plows, ceiling fans and work clothing.

                 New State Printing program cuts copying costs
                GSD Office of Printing and Mail Services, July 2005
                The Cost-Per-Copy Program offered by the Office of Printing and Mail Services is well on its way to becoming another State of Ohio cost savings program. Most users have cut their monthly copying costs, some by more than 50 percent, since the program began in March.

                 Cooperative Purchasing Program offers free membership
                GSD Office of Procurement Services, July 2005
                A program that pools the buying power of state and local governments is offering free membership and simplified reporting through a pilot project to attract more members this fiscal year. DAS is waiving annual membership fees of $110 to $525 for the Cooperative Purchasing Program for any participant that submits accurate quarterly reports of the items it has purchased. The program also has streamlined reporting by giving members the new option of submitting information online.

                 State Architect’s Office publishes new manual
                GSD State Architect’s Office, June 2005
                The State Architect’s Office recently published a new guide for members of the design and construction industry. The SAO Manual -- A Management Guide for Ohio Capital Improvements is available on the SAO Web site, www.ohio.gov/sao. It replaces the Design and Construction Handbook for Design Professionals, Construction Managers, Owners published in July 1994.

                 Building supplies among auction items
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, June 2005
                State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, June 25 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include building supplies, tools and office furniture as well as sporting, electronic, computer, printing and commercial kitchen equipment.

                 Chief Legal Counsel Archie lectures at Oxford
                DAS Administrative Support Division, June 2005
                DAS Chief Legal Counsel Deborah Archie’s expertise on human rights has been acknowledged internationally. Archie was invited to present her paper about the origins of human rights at Oxford University in Oxford, England.

                 247 vehicles to be auctioned June 11
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, May 2005
                Approximately 247 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, June 11 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include many cars, trucks and vans. Other items include motorcycles and boats.

                 Superior Accomplishment Awardees honored
                DAS Office of Employee Services, May 2005
                Congratulations to the following employees who received DAS/OIT Superior Accomplishment Awards at a ceremony held May 25: Anni Efthimiou, Administrative Support Division, Office of Finance; Scott Neff, OIT Service Delivery Division, Print Services; and a team from the OIT Service Delivery Division -- Denise Freshly, Larry Hellmer, Craig Smith, Brenda Verblaauw and Patrick Whyte.

                 Laptops among auction items
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, April 2005
                State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, April 16 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include many laptops and other computer equipment as well as electronic equipment, printing equipment, office furniture, weight machines and coins.

                 General Services Division captures another weight-loss competition
                DAS Office of Employee Services, March 2005
                The General Services Division continues to win for losing. By collectively losing 152 pounds, the GSD team won the third DAS Weight-Loss Competition. The GSD team also took the last weight-loss competition, which was held during the spring of 2004.

                 258 vehicles to be auctioned April 2
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, March 2005
                Approximately 258 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, April 2 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include many cars, trucks and vans. Other items include a 46-passenger bus, motorcycles, trailers and boats.

                 State fleet reduced 12 percent
                GSD Office of Fleet Management, February 2005
                A cooperative effort among state agencies’ fleet managers and the GSD Office of Fleet Management has resulted in a 12 percent reduction of vehicles under DAS authority.

                 State Printing to host info sessions about new cost-per-copy program
                GSD Office of State Printing and Mail Services, February 2005
                State agencies will soon have another option to obtain copy equipment needs. Rather than purchasing or leasing copiers, agencies will be able to utilize copier equipment in a pay-as-you-go cost-per-copy basis. The Office of State Printing and Mail Services invites customers to attend an information session about this new cost-per-copy program.

                 Rare coins, lab equipment among auction items
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, February 2005
                State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Feb. 12 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include rare coins as well as laboratory, fitness computer, electronic, commercial kitchen, lawn and garden, and printing equipment as well as tools and office furniture.

                 Fixed Asset Management changes name to Asset Management Services
                GSD Office of Asset Management Services, January 2005
                The Office of Fixed Asset Management recently changed its name to Asset Management Services to better reflect the breadth of services it provides. The office provides policies, support, training and systems to assist agencies with maintaining and reporting all assets, not just fixed assets.

                 Former ODNR nursery in Zanesville to host auction
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, January 2005
                The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Jan. 22 at its former nursery at 5880 Memory Road, Zanesville. The items for sale include tractors, plows, mowers, trailers, hand tools and office equipment.

                 State advisory work group highly satisfied with the process
                IGD Statewide IT Policy, January 2005
                Participants surveyed said they were highly satisfied with the process of the Enterprise Desktop Hardware Standardization Initiative Advisory Work Group. The advisory work group, comprised of the staff from 24 agencies, boards and commissions, met from April through October to develop state desktop and laptop hardware standards and a standards revision process.

                 2005 auction schedule announced
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, January 2005
                The 2005 State Surplus auction schedule is as follows: Warehouse auctions – Feb. 12, April 16, June 25, Aug. 27, Oct. 15 and Dec. 10. Vehicle auctions – April 2, June 11, Aug. 13, Oct. 1 and Dec. 3.

                 Web site summarizes notable Ohio IT legislation
                IGD Statewide IT Policy, January 2005
                The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is now providing an online summary report of information technology-related Ohio legislation. Updated regularly throughout each session, the online legislative report lists bills under consideration in the Ohio General Assembly that may have an impact on the State of Ohio’s acquisition and use of information technology.

                 Ohio named public procurement model
                GSD Office of Procurement Services, December 2004
                The National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) has presented its Outstanding Agency Accreditation Achievement Award to the DAS Office of Procurement Services. The award recognizes excellence in public purchasing through the establishment of standards for a solid procurement operation.

                 State Printing, Mail Services merger streamlines print-to-post operation
                GSD Office of State Printing and Mail Services, December 2004
                To better meet the print-to-post needs of customers, the DAS General Services Division has merged the offices of State Printing and State Mail Services. The new alignment aids State Printing’s continuing expansion into fulfillment services.

                 IT research and advisory services available
                IGD Research and Advisory Services, December 2004
                Once again, the Investment and Governance Division of the Office of Information Technology has negotiated contracts for IT research and advisory services on behalf of state government. State agencies seeking research, advice and insights to support IT decision-making have several resources available to them via the Internet, e-mail and telephone as well as in person.

                 SAO Spring Semester to be part of expo
                GSD State Architect’s Office, December 2004
                SAO Spring Semester to be part of expo -- GSD State Architect’s Office, December 2004 Design and construction industry professionals attending the Ohio Design and Construction Expo will have an opportunity to learn more about doing business with the State Architect’s Office (SAO). The SAO College Spring Semester 2005 will be part of the series of seminars and programs held in conjunction with the expo, which will be held Feb. 2 and 3 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

                 Debit card speeds up purchasing from Surplus
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, December 2004
                State agency customers can now purchase surplus items ranging from desks to vehicles in one stop at the State and Federal Surplus warehouse. Debit cards are now available for state agency use when purchasing excess property from State and Federal Surplus.

                 Revised state telecomm policies issued
                IGD Statewide IT Policy, December 2004
                The Ohio Office of Information Technology recently issued revisions to two policies related to state telecommunications services, State of Ohio IT policy ITP-H.2, "Use of State Telephones," and State of Ohio IT Policy ITP-H.6, "Telecommunications Utility Services."

                 Auction items include patient lifts, light bars
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, December 2004
                State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Dec. 11 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include computer, electronic, printing, commercial kitchen, lawn and garden, and printing equipment as well as tools. Other items include hundreds of pen knifes, lighters and manicure scissors as well as antique player piano music rolls, light bars, reclining lawn furniture and patient lifts.

                 DAS wins another energy savings award
                GSD Office of the State Architect, November 2004
                The DAS Office of Energy Services is among 12 honorees receiving the 2004 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency. Presented Nov. 17, the award recognizes Energy Services for making improvements to the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky. Improvements were made to the heating, ventilating, air conditioning and lighting systems. Water conservation measures also were incorporated.

                 133 vehicles to be auctioned Dec. 4
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, November 2004
                Approximately 133 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, Dec. 4 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include many cars, trucks and vans. Other items include motorcycles and johnboats.

                 Ohio’s Cooperative Purchasing Program grows at record pace
                GSD Office of Procurement Services, November 2004
                Ohio’s Cooperative Purchasing Program has posted record enrollment for the first quarter of this fiscal year following its best year ever. The latest numbers show 1,304 local governments and school districts signing up in July, August and September compared to 1,713 new members for all of fiscal last year.

                 OGRIP presents 2004 Best Practice Awards
                OIT Enterprise Shared Services, October 2004
                The Ohio Geographically Referenced Information Program (OGRIP), the state’s coordinating body for Geographic Information System (GIS) activities at state and local levels of government, has presented its Best Practices Award to three counties and also honored a fourth.

                 Auction to feature player piano rolls
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, October 2004
                State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Oct. 16 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include computer, electronic, printing, kitchen and laundry equipment as well as office furniture and tools. Other items include player piano music rolls in their original boxes.

                 100-plus vehicles to be auctioned October 2
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, September 2004
                Approximately 110 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, Oct. 2 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The vehicles include many cars, trucks and vans. Other vehicles include a loader and a drill rig.

                 Auction to feature variety of equipment
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, August 2004
                State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Aug. 28 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The hundreds of items for sale include electronic, computer, printing, kitchen, and lawn and garden equipment as well as office furniture and tools.

                 SAO College Fall Semester
                GSD State Architect’s Office, August 2004
                Design and construction industry professionals and state employees interested in learning more about doing business with the State Architect’s Office (SAO) are encouraged to attend SAO College Fall Semester 2004. SAO College is a daylong event about the management of state design and construction projects and the processes of the State Architect’s Office.

                 230-plus vehicles to be auctioned Aug. 14
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, August 2004
                Approximately 234 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, Aug. 14 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus.

                 OIT launches Web site
                Office of Information Technology, July 2004
                The new Web site, located at http://oit.ohio.gov, was developed as a communication vehicle for disseminating information about the Office of Information Technology to state and local government agencies, state IT professionals, IT suppliers and the general public.

                 Statewide desktop and laptop hardware standards released for comment
                Statewide IT Policy, July 2004
                The Enterprise Desktop Hardware Standardization Advisory Work Group released a set of proposed desktop and laptop hardware standards to agency chief information officers for comment July 16.

                 Revised state telecomm policies released for comment
                Statewide IT Policy, July 2004
                Revisions to two policies related to state telecommunications services have been drafted by the Ohio Office of Information Technology.

                 Coins part of June 26 auction
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, June 2004
                Collectible coins are among the hundreds of items to be auctioned by State and Federal Surplus on Saturday, June 26 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus.

                 State Architect elected CSRAB vice chairman
                GSD State Architect’s Office, June 2004
                State Architect Roger B. Booker, AIA, recently was elected vice chairman of the Capital Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB). Booker began his service on the board shortly after becoming state architect in 2000.

                 Columbus Landmarks Foundation recognizes the State Architect’s Office
                GSD State Architect’s Office, June 2004
                The restoration of the building now known as the Ohio Judicial Center recently captured the 2004 James B. Recchie Design Award given by the Columbus Landmarks Foundation.

                 200-plus vehicles to be auctioned June 12
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, June 2004
                Approximately 229 vehicles will be available for bid when State and Federal Surplus hosts an auction Saturday, June 12 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus.

                 Cooperative Purchasing members save millions
                GSD Office of Procurement Services, July 2003
                For the third and fourth consecutive years, the Cooperative Purchasing Program had record enrollments. A total of 1,524 members took advantage of the program during fiscal year 2002 and 1,675 during fiscal year 2003.

                 Energy Services creates new electricity contract
                GSD Office of Energy Services, July 2003
                The Office of Energy Services began monitoring the state’s electricity market for lower rates since Ohio’s electricity market was opened to competition in January 2001.

                 Fire Marshal’s bid program earns national award
                GSD Office of State Purchasing, July 2003
                The State Fire Marshal shared the credit with the Office of State Purchasing for helping them win a national award recently.

                 Forms Management goes electronic
                GSD Office of State Printing and Standards, July 2003
                State Forms Management is no longer stocking paper forms. The forms that had been physically stocked are now available via the Internet or through an electronic-order process.

                 Interior Design works on 293 projects
                GSD Office of State Printing and Standards, July 2003
                Interior Design Services, a section of the State Architect’s Office, participated in 293 projects during the biennium. Of these, 124 projects were in Ohio Building Authority buildings; 121 projects in DAS-owned and -operated buildings; 19 projects in Ohio Department of Transportation buildings; and 34 projects in commercial lease spaces.

                 State Mail Service saves more than 10 million
                GSD State Mail Service, July 2003
                More than 1.8 million pieces of mail went through the flat-sorting program (large envelopes) offered by State Mail Service, producing a net savings of more than $1.8 million during the biennium.