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                 Sept. 19 auction includes big screen TV’s, Blackberry phones
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, September 2009
                Various household appliances, hardware items and computer and electronic equipment will be among the items available for bid at the State of Ohio miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Sept. 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.

                 Aug. 15 auction includes sport utility vehicles
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, August 2009
                Various cars, sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks and passenger vans will be among the 80 vehicles available for purchase at the State of Ohio surplus vehicle auction Saturday, Aug. 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 10 a.m.

                 Boat motors among July 18 auction items
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, July 2009
                Various household appliances, hardware items and computer and electronic equipment will be among the items available for bid at the State of Ohio miscellaneous property auction Saturday, July 18. 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.

                 Jaguar among 80 vehicles at June 20 auction
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, June 2009
                Various cars, cargo and passenger vans and pickup trucks will be among nearly 80 vehicles available for purchase at the State of Ohio surplus vehicle auction Saturday, June 20. 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.

                 Lawn care items available at May 9 auction
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, May 2009
                Various household appliances, outdoor and lawn care items and computer and electronic equipment will be among the items available for bid at the State of Ohio miscellaneous property auction Saturday, May 9. 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.

                 April 11 auction items include two-seater convertible
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, April 2009
                Various cars, cargo and passenger vans and pickup trucks will be among nearly 60 vehicles available for purchase at the State of Ohio surplus vehicle auction Saturday, April 11. 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.

                 March 14 auction includes sporting goods
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, March 2009
                Various household appliances, sporting goods and computer and electronic equipment will be among the items available for bid at the State of Ohio miscellaneous property auction Saturday, March 14. 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.

                 All-terrain vehicles among Feb. 7 auction items
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, February 2009
                Various cars, cargo and passenger vans, sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks will be among about 45 vehicles available for purchase at the State of Ohio surplus vehicle auction Saturday, Feb. 7. 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.

                 Jewelry, Polaroid cameras among Jan. 10 auction items
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, January 2009
                Various household appliances, home and office furniture and computer and electronic equipment will be among the items available for bid at the State of Ohio miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Jan. 10. 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.

                 Last state auction of the year to be held Dec. 20
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, December 2008
                Various cars, cargo and passenger vans, sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks will be among the nearly 130 items available for purchase at the State of Ohio surplus vehicle auction Saturday, Dec. 20. 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.

                 Nov. 8 auction items include hardwood flooring, outdoor lamps
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, November 2008
                Various household appliances, home maintenance items, computer and electronic equipment and office furniture will be among the items available for bid at the State of Ohio miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Nov. 8. 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.

                 State to auction 179 vehicles Oct. 18
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, October 2008
                Various cars, cargo vans, sport utility vehicles, a boat and a tractor-trailer will be available for purchase at the State of Ohio surplus vehicle auction Saturday, Oct. 18. 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.

                 Yard and home maintenance items to be auctioned Sept. 20
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, September 2008
                Various yard and home maintenance equipment, computer and electronic equipment, office furniture and household appliances will be among the items available for bid at the State of Ohio miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Sept. 20. 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.

                 Special auction to be held in Tiffin Sept. 13
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, September 2008
                The State of Ohio will hold a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Tiffin Developmental Center, 600 N. River Road, Tiffin. The doors open at 8 a.m.; the auction will begin at 10 a.m. Items may be viewed prior to the auction from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12 and from 8 to 10 a.m. the day of the auction.

                 Aug. 16 auction includes vehicles, boats
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, August 2008
                Various cars, vans, pickup trucks and boats will be available for purchase at the State of Ohio surplus vehicle auction Saturday, Aug. 16. 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.

                 Recreational items available at July 19 auction
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, July 2008
                Various computer and electronic equipment, office furniture, household appliances and maintenance and recreational items will be among the items available for bid at the State of Ohio surplus auction Saturday, July 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.

                 State to auction Cadillac, extended-cab pickup trucks June 21
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, June 2008
                Various cars, pickup trucks, all-terrain vehicles and a go-cart will be available for purchase at the state of Ohio surplus vehicle auction Saturday, June 21. 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.

                 Personal digital assistants among May 17 auction items
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, May 2008
                Various computer and electronic equipment, office furniture and household appliances will be among the items available for purchase at the state of Ohio surplus auction Saturday, May 17. 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.

                 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.

                 In-House Publishing receives favorable report
                GSD Office of State Printing and Standards, July 2003
                Copy centers operated through State Printing and Standards’ In-House Publishing fared well in a cost study released during fiscal year 2002.

                 State Purchasing cited for three best practices
                GSD Office of State Purchasing, July 2003
                The National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) cited three State Purchasing programs as 2002 Best Practices.

                 Printing administrator earns two appointments
                GSD Office of State Printing and Standards, July 2003
                Joe Tucker, administrator of the GSD Office of State Printing and Standards, was elected vice president of the National State Publishing Association. He began serving the one-year term in September 2002.

                 State Architect’s Office manages 197 projects
                GSD State Architect’s Office, July 2003
                The State Architect’s Office (SAO) managed 197 public construction projects with combined total budgets of more than $1.3 billion during the biennium.

                 State Purchasing holds seminars for businesses
                GSD Office of State Purchasing, July 2003
                The Office of State Purchasing held 10 seminars during fiscal year 2002 explaining how to do business with the state. Attendees represented businesses and government entities.

                 Fleet Management works to control costs
                GSD Office of Fleet Management Services, July 2003
                The Office of Fleet Management Services worked with the Ohio Office of Budget and Management during fiscal year 2002 to create more stringent controls for vehicle purchases by state agencies.

                 Renegotiated leases save more than $1.5 million a year
                GSD Real Estate Services, July 2003
                The Office of Property and Facilities’ Real Estate Services renegotiated leases and helped consolidate leased space for customer agencies during the biennium.

                 Security officers taking advanced training
                GSD Safety and Security Services Section, July 2003
                DAS security officers began taking online training courses in the spring of 2002 to enhance their knowledge and skills. Eighty percent of the officers completed the Entry Level Protection Officer training as of the end of the biennium.

                 Online vendor registration attracts nearly 10,000
                GSD Office of Procurement Services, July 2003
                A total of 9,899 vendors took advantage of an online vendor registration and notification site between its unveiling in November 2001 and the end of the 2002-2003 biennium.

                 Real Estate helps recover more than $8 million
                GSD Real Estate Services, July 2003
                Real Estate Services recently helped conclude an initiative involving the transfer of the former federal prison facility near Chillicothe to the state. As a result, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction received a federal grant for $8,256,850 in December 2002

                 Records retention schedules OK’d online
                GSD Office of State Printing and Standards, July 2003
                Records retention schedules can now be reviewed and approved online.

                 State Printing saves customers nearly $5 million
                GSD Office of State Printing and Standards, July 2003
                During the biennium, the Office of State Printing and Standards oversaw the procurement of 4,902 printing projects through term contracts and competitive bids in the amount of $51,762,604. Using the competitive process saved state agency customers $4,939,443, a savings determined by subtracting each job’s lowest bid from the average of the other bids.

                 State Surplus recoups more than $8.2 million
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, July 2003
                More than $8.2 million was recouped through items sold through the State Surplus Property Program during the biennium.

                 Live Help serves 21,000 during first year
                Office of the State Chief Information Officer, May 2004
                "When can I expect my tax refund?" "Is the name for my new business being used by anyone else in Ohio?" "Where do I apply for a driver’s license?" Time was that typical questions like these about state government could only be asked with a phone stuck to one’s ear. The Internet has changed that

                 Catastrophic property insurance program implemented
                GSD Office of Risk Management, July 2003
                The Office of Risk Management implemented a statewide catastrophic property insurance program to protect all state-owned buildings in the event of a disaster.

                 Waived premiums save agencies $5.6 million
                GSD Office of Risk Management, July 2003
                State agencies enrolled in the state’s vehicle liability program saved $2.8 million during each year of the biennium thanks to innovations by the Office of Risk Management.

                 In-House Publishing receives favorable report
                GSD Office of State Printing and Standards, July 2003
                Copy centers operated through State Printing and Standards’ In-House Publishing fared well in a cost study released during fiscal year 2002.

                 In-House Publishing expands services
                GSD Office of State Printing and Standards, July 2003
                State Printing and Standards added several new services during the biennium. In-House Publishing now offers variable data printing as well as folding and envelope insertion services.

                 SAO Colleges draw hundreds
                GSD State Architect’s Office, July 2003
                The State Architect’s Office continued a series of successful day-long seminars for its customers during the biennium. The seminars, called SAO College, taught customers how to do business with the SAO to produce successful public construction projects.

                 EEO Retreat to focus on equity practices
                EOD Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Office, May 2004
                "Best Practices for Implementing Equity in the 21st Century" is the theme of the Third Annual EEO Officers Retreat, which will be held May 19 and 20 at the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, 1111 E. Broad St., Columbus.

                 Vehicle auction Sunday, May 16
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, May 2004
                Due to the large number of vehicles being turned into State and Federal Surplus, another auction has been added to the schedule.

                 Commission holds MLK Oratorical Contest
                DAS Equal Opportunity Division, April 2003
                Citing examples of racial tolerance and non-violence, students from throughout Ohio shared their insights on the life and lessons of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the 2003 Statewide MLK Oratorical Contest.

                 Innovation Ohio recognizes nearly $67 million in savings
                HRD Office of High Performance Workplace Services, July 2003
                Savings recognized through Innovation Ohio during the biennium totaled nearly $67 million. Innovation Ohio is the state’s employee suggestion program managed by the Human Resources Division.

                 Employment Processing implements new technology
                HRD Office of Employment Processing, July 2003
                The HRD Office of Employment Processing enhanced its services during the biennium by further incorporating technology.

                 Health insurance costs contained
                HRD Office of Benefits Administration Services, July 2003
                Despite rapidly rising health care costs nationwide, state spending on health care is projected to increase less than 1.5 percent for fiscal year 2004.

                 Ohio Certified Public Manager program expands
                HRD Office of Training and Development Services, July 2003
                Public employees in the southwest region of the state began taking advantage of Ohio Certified Public Manager (OCPM) program training in January 2002.

                 Online application process wins two awards
                HRD Centralized Recruitment Office, July 2003
                OLEAP, the state’s online employment application process developed by DAS, received two national awards in July 2001.

                 Records systems automated
                HRD Office of High Performance Workplace Services, July 2003
                The Employee Records Unit modified its systems during fiscal year 2003 to allow for automation and electronic filing of documents

                 HR Roundtables update customer agencies
                HRD Office of High Performance Workplace Services, July 2003
                The HRD Office of High Performance Workplace Services hosted three HR Roundtables during the biennium.

                 Workforce Development programs attract 10,000-plus
                HRD Office of Training and Development Services, July 2003
                A total of 10,436 bargaining-unit employees, which is about 25 percent of the total eligible participants, took advantage of Workforce Development programs during the biennium

                 Wellness initiative stretching
                HRD Office of Benefits Administration Services, July 2003
                Benefits Administration Services continued its partnership with the Ohio Department of Health in the promotion of Governor Bob Taft’s wellness initiative, Healthy Ohioans, during the biennium.

                 Majority use electronic means to change health plans
                HRD Office of Benefits Administration Services, July 2003
                The benefits enrollment period of fiscal year 2003 marked the first time that the majority (81 percent) of employees making health plan changes did so electronically.

                 Office professionals complete PASS
                HRD Office of Training and Development Services, July 2003
                The Office of Training and Development added a new course during fiscal year 2002 to help office professionals strengthen their skills.

                 Civil Service Review Commission makes recommendations
                HRD Policy Development Office, July 2003
                At the end of the biennium, the Ohio House was considering a bill that will effectuate major changes in civil service reform for exempt employees. The bill is based in part on recommendations made by the Civil Service Review Commission in its report to the Ohio General Assembly on Dec. 31, 2001.

                 DAS launches pre-tax commuter benefits program
                HRD Payroll Administration Office, July 2003
                State employees took advantage of a new pre-tax commuter benefits program during the biennium, with an average of more than 1,000 passes purchased monthly through the program.

                 DAS enhances military leave Web site
                HRD Office of High Performance Workplace Services, July 2003
                To aid the many state employees who are military reservists, the Human Resources Division enhanced the state Web site regarding military leave during fiscal year 2002.

                 Computer Purchase Plan, tuition reimbursement popular with exempts
                HRD Office of Training and Development Services, July 2003
                Exempt state employees now have the opportunity to purchase computers using interest-free loans due to a program implemented through the Exempt Professional Development Program.

                 Miscellaneous property auction slated for April 17
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, April 2004
                State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, April 17 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus.

                 Steven Loeffler to lead Ohio Office of Collective Bargaining
                Office of Collective Bargaining, October 2002
                Steven J. Loeffler, a federal mediator with more than 27 years of experience in labor negotiations, has been named deputy director of the Office of Collective Bargaining. Loeffler will join the office Nov. 17.

                 Negotiations reflect lean times
                OCB Labor Relations and Contract Compliance, July 2003
                In light of the sweeping health care plan changes in the collective bargaining agreements negotiated by the Office of Collective Bargaining during fiscal year 2003, the agreements are considered the most frugal in the state’s collective bargaining history.

                 Reorganization improves service delivery
                OCB Office of the Deputy Director, July 2003
                The Office of Collective Bargaining was reorganized during fiscal year 2003, better positioning itself to deliver quality customer service in the field of labor relations to state agencies, boards and commissions.

                 OCPM manager named officer of national consortium
                HRD Office of Training and Development, May 2003
                Victoria Gatien, program manager of the Ohio Certified Public Manager (OCPM) program, recently was elected secretary of the National Certified Public Manager Consortium Executive Board.

                 PASS named program of the year
                HRD Office of Training and Development Services, October 2003
                The Professional Administrative Support Services (PASS) training program has been named 2003-2004 Program of the Year by the National Association for Government Training and Development.

                 EEO monitoring training held
                EOD Construction Compliance Unit, July 2003
                At the request of the Youngstown Area Development Center and Youngstown Urban League, the EOD Construction Compliance Unit conducted equal employment opportunity monitoring training in March 2003.

                 EOD aids contract compliance conference
                EOD Construction Compliance Unit, July 2003
                The DAS Equal Opportunity Division assisted with the American Contract Compliance Association National Training Institute held September 2001 in Cincinnati.

                 New program gives EDGE to underutilized businesses
                EOD MBE/EDGE Unit, July 2003
                At the end of the biennium the newly created EDGE program began accepting applications.

                 EOD monitors school construction projects
                EOD Construction Compliance Unit, July 2003
                The Equal Opportunity Division and the Ohio School Facilities Commission linked computer systems to ensure construction compliance laws are followed on school construction projects

                 DAS employees Make A Difference
                Office of Employee Services, November 2002
                Several DAS employees contributed to the agency’s Make A Difference Day campaign.

                 Eligible SAO College enrollees can seek training funds
                GSD State Architect’s Office, July 2003
                State employees are invited to attend SAO College Fall Semester on Oct. 8 at the Columbus Marriott Northwest in Dublin.

                 Vehicle auction April 3
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, March 2004
                State and Federal Surplus will host a state surplus vehicle auction Saturday, April 3 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The auction begins at 10 a.m.; gates open at 8 a.m.

                 IT security training available
                ITG Statewide IT Policy, March 2004
                Free training is being offered by the Ohio Office of Information Technology to help state agency professionals better understand the management-level issues of IT security.

                 Keep computers in homes and small businesses safe from cyber attacks
                ITG Statewide IT Policy, March 2004
                The typical Ohio home or small business may not seem to be a likely target for terrorists, but computers in both locations frequently are not secure and could be used by hackers to launch attacks against large computer networks, according to experts.

                 Auction slated for Summit Behavioral Healthcare
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, March 2004
                Summit Behavioral Healthcare will host a surplus property auction March 13.

                 Fixed Asset Management System enhances FAST Web site
                GSD Office of Fixed Asset Management, March 2004
                The Office of Fixed Asset Management continues to update its Fixed Asset Search and Transfer (FAST) Web site.

                 Renegotiations to save millions
                ITSD Business Services, July 2003
                Renegotiated enterprise license agreements relating to the IBM mainframe platform are resulting in savings of approximately $1.5 million a year.

                 OGRIP recognizes Best Practices
                ITSD Ohio Geographically Referenced Information Program,
                The Ohio Geographically Referenced Information Program (OGRIP) honored four government entities each of the past two years.

                 Virtual private network established
                ITSD Network Services, July 2003
                To heighten security, IT Service Delivery established a virtual private network for 20 cabinet agencies and the Ohio.gov network.

                 Ohio Business Gateway collects nearly $168 million
                ITSD Enterprise Shared Services, July 2003
                Businesses electronically paid nearly $168 million in taxes and workers’ compensation premiums through the Ohio Business Gateway during its first year and a half of operation.

                 OGRIP aids homeland security
                ITSD Ohio Geographically Referenced Information Program, July 2003
                In support of homeland security and emergency response preparedness, the Ohio Geographically Referenced Information Program (OGRIP) created an action plan regarding the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology for the State of Ohio Security Task Force.

                 OGRIP program has highest participation in nation
                ITSD Ohio Geographically Referenced Information Program,
                The Ohio portion of the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) Re-observation Program, which took place at the end of fiscal year 2003, had the highest local participation in the nation, according to the NGS.

                 First phase of MARCS completed
                ITSD MARCS Project Office, July 2003
                The 1993 riot at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville was a prime illustration of the critical need for a statewide public safety communications system.

                 SAO College Spring Semester sessions set for April
                GSD State Architect’s Office, February 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 Spring Semester 2004.

                 Fleet Management introduces emergency roadside assistance
                GSD Office of Fleet Management, February 2004
                The DAS Office of Fleet Management has enabled an emergency roadside assistance feature through the State of Ohio Voyager Fleet System’s fleet fuel card.

                 Fleet Management introduces emergency roadside assistance
                GSD Office of Fleet Management, February 2004
                The DAS Office of Fleet Management has enabled an emergency roadside assistance feature through the State of Ohio Voyager Fleet System’s fleet fuel card.

                 Miscellaneous property auction set for Feb. 21
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, February 2004
                State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Feb. 21 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus.

                 Strategic plan provides roadmap for electronic government
                DAS Office of the Chief Information Officer, July 2003
                The Governor’s Council on Electronic Commerce, led by the Ohio chief information officer, released its comprehensive strategic plan during fiscal year 2002 to offer state services and commercial information through the latest digital technology.

                 Greg Jackson ranked IT leader
                DAS Office of the Chief Information Officer, January 2004
                Computerworld, a national publication covering news from the IT manager’s perspective, has named Ohio Chief Information Officer Greg Jackson as one of its Premier 100 IT Leaders for 2004.

                 Capital budget planning tools available
                GSD Office of the State Architect, January 2004
                Budget planning for a building construction project can be a difficult process.

                 State Printing now duplicating CDs
                GSD Office of State Printing and Standards, January 2004
                The DAS Office of State Printing and Standards now offers CD duplication services.

                 More users benefiting from MARCS
                ITSD MARCS Project Office, January 2004
                MARCS, Ohio’s Multi-Agency Radio Communications System, is clearing new milestones en route to its scheduled completion late this year or in early 2005.

                 MLK Commemorative Celebration slated
                EOD Office of Minority Affairs, January 2004
                The 19th annual Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration will be held at noon Thursday, Jan. 15 at Trinity Episcopal Church, located at the southeast corner of Third and Broad streets in downtown Columbus.

                 Nominees sought for MLK awards
                DAS Equal Opportunity Division, August 2003
                Nominations are being sought for the Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Commission 2004 Awards.

                 Miscellaneous property auction slated for Feb. 22
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, February 2003
                The 2003 State Surplus auction schedule kicks off Saturday, Feb. 22 with a public auction of miscellaneous surplus property at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus.

                 RIMS classes offered
                GSD Office of Forms Management, October 2002
                The DAS State Records Management program is offering training classes on RIMS (Records Information Management System.)

                 MLK celebration set for Jan. 16
                DAS Equal Opportunity Division, January 2003
                "Keeping the Dream Alive" is the theme for the 18th annual Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration, which will be held at noon Thursday, Jan. 16 at Trinity Episcopal Church, located at the southeast corner of Third and Broad streets, Columbus.

                 Vehicle auction Dec. 6
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, December 2003
                State and Federal Surplus will host a state surplus vehicle auction Saturday, Dec. 6 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The auction begins at 10 a.m.; gates open at 8 a.m.

                 Miscellaneous property auction Dec. 13
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, December 2003
                State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Dec. 13 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus.

                 Six new state IT policies issued
                CSD Statewide IT Policy, December 2002
                To provide a foundation for the security of information and services held in the public trust by state government, the Department of Administrative Services recently issued state information technology (IT) security policies, pursuant to §125.021 of the Ohio Revised Code.

                 EEO retreat slated for February
                EOD Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Office, January 2003
                Recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings impacting the Americans with Disabilities Act will be the focus of a two-day retreat for state Equal Employment Opportunity officers.

                 DAS surveys customers, makes changes
                DAS Office of Quality, June 2002
                DAS recently surveyed customer agencies to measure satisfaction and to elicit suggestions for improvements.

                 MLK celebration honors Ohioans working for peace, racial harmony
                DAS Equal Opportunity Division, January 2003
                Governor Bob Taft led Ohio’s 18th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration honoring six individuals and three organizations for work furthering King’s legacy.

                 "Know Your Rights" brochure available
                EOD Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Unit, June 2003
                The State of Ohio wants to help ensure that all state employees and state job applicants know their employment rights.

                 Vehicle auction Aug. 9
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, July 2003
                State and Federal Surplus will host a state surplus vehicle auction Saturday, Aug. 9 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The auction begins at 10 a.m.; gates open at 8 a.m.

                 Geographic Information Systems Day celebrated in Ohio
                ITSD, Ohio Geographically Referenced Information Program, November 2003
                Because of the crucial role in government played by Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, Governor Bob Taft has declared Nov. 19 as Ohio GIS Day

                 OGRIP presents Best Practices Awards
                ITSD, Ohio Geographically ReferencedNovember 2003 Information Program,
                The Ohio Geographically Referenced Information Program (OGRIP) recently presented its 2003 Best Practices Awards to Fairfield County, Logan County, the city of Lebanon Ohio and the Ohio Historical Society.

                 Ohio Business Gateway earns Innovation Award
                DAS Office of the Chief Information Officer, October 2003
                Ohio Business Gateway, the state’s online filing and payment system for businesses, has received one of eight 2003 Innovations Awards from the Council of State Governments.

                 SPUG meeting to discuss disaster response
                GSD offices of State Purchasing and Risk Management, February 2003
                Disaster response will be a featured topic of the quarterly meeting of the State Purchasing User Group (SPUG), which will be held March 11.

                 State Mail Service saves $4.6 million
                GSD State Mail Service, November 2002
                Last fiscal year, more than one million pieces of mail went through the flat-sorting program offered by State Mail Service, a part of the DAS General Services Division

                 State vehicle auction set for Zanesville
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, September 2003
                State and Federal Surplus will host a state surplus vehicle auction Saturday, Oct. 11 at the former Zanesville Civilian Conservation Corps camp, 5940 Memory Road, Zanesville.

                 Benefits enrollment extended
                HRD Benefits Administration Services, May 2003
                The benefits enrollment period has been extended through May 16, granting state employees an extra week to change their benefits coverage or enroll for benefits.

                 Ohio celebrating GIS Day
                CSD Ohio Geographically Referenced Information Program, November 2002
                The Ohio Geographically Referenced Information Program is helping coordinate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day activities throughout Ohio.

                 Copy Center expands print-to-post services
                GSD Office of State Printing and Standards, March 2003
                The Rhodes Tower Copy Center is expanding its print-to-post services.

                 Printing guidelines available in new handbook
                GSD Office of State Printing and Standards, August 2003
                Guidance to help state agencies with their printing needs is now available in the State of Ohio Printing Handbook.

                 DAS Energy Services featured in PBS documentary
                GSD Office of Energy Services, June 2002
                An ethanol-fueled state car will appear in an upcoming television series about alternative fuels scheduled to air on the Public Broadcasting System.

                 Office of Energy Services creates new electricity contract
                GSD Office of Energy Services, October 2002
                With continuing budget cuts, many agencies have been looking for ways to save money on their electric bills.

                 Energy Services merges with SAO
                GSD Office of Energy Services, July 2003
                To give clients of the State Architect’s Office easier access to certain engineering and energy design services some of the primary components of the Office of Energy Services have been moved to the State Architect’s Office.

                 Fleet Management introduces enhanced reporting tool
                GSD Office of Fleet Management and Mail Services, June 2003
                Agency fleet managers can create user-friendly reports thanks to a new software system.

                 Fixed Asset Management System goes FAST
                GSD Office of Fixed Asset Management, February 2003
                Accessing inventory from the Fixed Asset Management System is now FASTer.

                 Flat sorting program saves nearly $1 million
                GSD Office of Mail Service, October 2002
                Last fiscal year, more than one million pieces of mail went through the flat-sorting program offered by State Mail Service, a part of the DAS General Services Division, producing a net savings of $955,721.

                 Miscellaneous property auction set for Oct. 18
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, October 2003
                State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Oct. 18 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus.

                 Miscellaneous property auction slated for Aug. 23
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, August 2003
                State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, Aug. 23 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus

                 New Copy Center machine folds, inserts and seals letters
                GSD Office of State Printing and Standards, January 2003
                The Office of State Printing and Standards continues to expand its services.

                 Paper seminar slated
                GSD Office of State Printing and Standards, May 2003
                State employees involved in placing print orders are invited to learn more about paper.

                 Performance-Based Contract Program wins national award
                GSD Office of Energy Services, May 2003
                The Ohio Office of Energy Services has received national recognition for an innovative idea that uses energy savings to pay for improvements in state facilities

                 Miscellaneous property auction slated for June 28
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, June 2003
                State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, June 28 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus.

                 State Architect named Public Official of the Year
                GSD Office of the State Architect, January 2002
                State Architect Roger Booker recently was chosen Public Official of the Year by the American Subcontractors Association of the Miami Valley.

                 Vehicle auction Dec. 7
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, December 2002
                State and Federal Surplus will host a state surplus vehicle auction Saturday, Dec. 7 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The auction begins at 10 a.m.; gates open at 8 a.m.

                 Shape of tomorrow’s workplace focus of conference
                HRD Office of Workplace Development, June 2002
                The fourth High Performance Workplace Conference held May 23 featured keynote speaker Dr. William Pickard.

                 Miscellaneous property auction Dec. 14
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, December 2002
                State and Federal Surplus will host a state surplus auction Saturday, Dec. 14 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus.

                 Registration begins for SAO College Fall Semester
                GSD State Architect’s Office, July 2003
                Those interested in doing business with the State Architect’s Office (SAO) are encouraged to attend SAO College Fall Semester on Oct. 8 at the Columbus Marriott Northwest in Dublin.

                 State Architect’s Office slates Spring Semester
                State Architect’s Office, February 2003
                The State Architect’s Office (SAO) is accepting registrations for the SAO College Spring Semester seminars which will be held in Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati in April.

                 SPUG meeting to feature EDGE program
                GSD Office of State Purchasing, June 2003
                The new Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) program will be among the topics discussed at the quarterly meeting of the State Purchasing User’s Group (SPUG) meeting June 20 at the Ohio Historical Center auditorium.

                 State forms available online
                GSD Office of State Printing and Standards, February 2003
                There’s a quicker way to order state forms than sending the order through interoffice mail.

                 State Printing hosting training seminars
                GSD Office of State Printing and Standards, January 2003
                The GSD Office of State Printing and Standards is hosting monthly training seminars, beginning Jan. 23.

                 Fleet Management User Group to meet
                Office of Fleet Management, February 2003
                The spring meeting of the Fleet Management User Group is set for 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 5 at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Fountain Square complex, 1939 Fountain Sq. Court, Columbus.

                 Vehicle auction Oct. 4
                GSD State and Federal Surplus Services, September 2003
                State and Federal Surplus will host a state surplus vehicle auction Saturday, Oct. 4 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The auction begins at 10 a.m.; gates open at 8 a.m.

                 Vehicle auction April 12
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, April 2003
                State and Federal Surplus will host a state surplus vehicle auction Saturday, April 12 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The auction begins at 10 a.m.; gates open at 8 a.m.

                 Vehicle auction June 14
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, June 2003
                State and Federal Surplus will host a state surplus vehicle auction Saturday, June 14 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The auction begins at 10 a.m.; gates open at 8 a.m.

                 DAS HR Conference set for April 8
                HRD Office of Policy Development, March 2003
                State and county human resources professionals are invited to attend the DAS Human Resources Conference on April 8 at the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts, Columbus

                 Spending account available for dependent care
                HRD Office Benefits Administration Services, October 2003
                Eligible state employees may set aside pre-tax money for dependent care.

                 HRU graduates first class
                HRD Office of Training and Development, January 2003
                The Human Resources University (HRU) recently graduated its first class.

                 PASS courses starting in April
                HRD Office of Training and Development, March 2003
                The Professional Administrative Support Services (PASS) program will start April 10 at Columbus State Community College.

                 New PASS courses begin in September
                HRD Office of Training and Development Services, July 2003
                Professional Administrative Support Services (PASS) courses will begin Sept. 4 at Columbus State Community College and Wright State University.

                 HR Roundtable maps future changes
                DAS Human Resources Division, March 2003
                Approximately 85 state agency human resources officials attended the latest HR Roundtable held Feb. 28 to discuss industry trends and recommend changes in state HR policy

                 Benefits holds smoking cessation, wellness fairs
                HRD Benefits Administration Services, December 2002
                As part of Governor Bob Taft’s Healthy Ohioans initiative, Benefits Administration Services recently participated in the Great American Smokeout and held a wellness fair.

                 Center for Digital Government ranks Ohio ninth
                CSD Statewide IT Policy, January 2002
                The State of Ohio posted its highest marks yet in a national survey of states offering online services.

                 Ohio ties for first in Center for Digital Government survey
                CSD Statewide IT Policy, November 2002
                The State of Ohio continues to climb in the Digital State Survey, a state-by-state survey of online government services.

                 State IT security policy official receives certification
                ITGD Statewide IT Policy, July 2003
                William Yang, state IT security policy officer, recently was named a Certified Information Systems Security Professional.

                 Ohio Business Gateway opens
                CSD eGovernment Development and Deployment, June 2002
                Small Ohio businesses now can report and pay state taxes on the Web.

                 DAS refines its approach to statewide technology management
                DAS Office of the Chief Information Officer, July 2003
                To keep pace with the increasing role technology plays in the delivery of government services, the organizational structure of DAS statewide IT responsibilities have been revamped. The reorganization is designed to further enhance the state’s return on its IT investments.

                 Consolidated procurement Web site benefits customers
                CSD Office of Acquisition Management/GSD Office of Procurement Services
                DAS has consolidated the two procurement Web sites maintained by the Office of Acquisition Management and Office of Procurement Services to make it easier for state agencies to locate contract information regarding goods and services.

                 Users shape MyOhio.gov to suit their needs
                Office of the State Chief Information Officer, March 2003
                An enhanced State of Ohio Web page is up and running, but how it looks is up to you.

                 EEO Retreat covers latest regulations
                EOD Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Office, March 2003
                Some 120 EEO officers from state agencies attended a two-day retreat, sponsored by the EOD Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Office, to learn more about how recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings on the Americans with Disabilities Act will impact employees with physical and mental disabilities.

                 Investigations focus of EEO training
                EOD Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, June 2002
                The DAS Equal Opportunity Division is at work on a follow-up training to the EEO Officers Retreat held in February. The focus of this training opportunity, which is slated for the fall, will be investigative techniques, ethics and liability.

                 Miscellaneous property auction slated for April 26
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, April 2003
                State and Federal Surplus will host a miscellaneous property auction Saturday, April 26 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus

                 2003 auction schedule announced
                GSD State and Federal Surplus, December 2002
                State and Federal Surplus recently announced its auction schedule for 2003.

                 Courses offered for new Central Forms Repository
                GSD Office of Forms Management, November 2002
                The DAS Office of Forms Management is offering training classes for the Central Forms Repository. This new computer system contains a database of all state-approved forms and an online registration process for new or previously unregistered forms.

                 CIO Jackson recognized as IT pioneer
                DAS Office of the State Chief Information Officer, March 2003
                Government Technology Magazine has ranked Greg Jackson, DAS assistant director and Ohio Chief Infor- mation Officer, among the nation’s leading public- sector IT professionals.

                 Cooperative Purchasing training sessions slated
                GSD Cooperative Purchasing Program, June 2003
                Cooperative Purchasing training sessions slated -- The Cooperative Purchasing Program is reaching out to its members by holding training sessions throughout the state. Twelve sessions are being planned for the remainder of 2003

                 DAS names deputy state architect
                GSD State Architect’s Office, January 2003
                Arden Freeman, an accomplished architect with experience in the private and public sector, has been named deputy state architect. He joins the State Architect’s Office today.
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