The Auditor of State’s Shared Services Idea Center is a searchable database displaying many of the most effective public partnerships in Ohio.
Shared services produce shared savings for a growing number of local governments, schools and community organizations in Ohio.
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Building partnerships that cross jurisdictions and traditional boundaries, local governments and school systems in Ohio are finding better ways to deliver efficient, cost-effective public services.
Search these examples to see how governments are working together to save money. Find ways to inspire your own community’s efforts to partner with others and offer quality services a lower cost.
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Information provided as examples only. The Auditor of State’s Office has compiled this database from information supplied by the individual entities and other trusted sources. This is not intended to show every shared services arrangement in Ohio. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, this information may not have been independently verified by the Auditor of State or may have changed since the data was initially reported to us. |
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