Hayes, C. (2013). "Savings on Administrative Costs: Are Central Business Offices the Answer?," Shared Services Project, Dept of City and Regional Planning, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
With increased budget pressures, schools are taking another look at potential benefits of transferring business operations to BOCES Central Business Offices (CBOs) to save costs, institute financial controls, and meet state standards. This issue brief profiles recent research on CBOs across New York State. Research is based on published reports and interviews with BOCES, school district, and Department of Education officials during 2012-13.
Subject: Intermunicipal Cooperation