About OSFC
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The Ohio School Facilities Commission was created in May 1997 as a separate and distinct state agency to oversee the rebuilding of Ohio’s public schools.
OSFC Ethics Policy

Commission employees must, at all times, abide by Ohio’s ethics laws, as found in Chapters 102 and 2921 of the Ohio Revised Code and related statutes, and as interpreted by the Ohio Ethics Commission, Ohio courts, or any other investigative body authorized to interpret such laws.  Employees also must conduct themselves, at all times, in a manner that avoids the appearance of impropriety, favoritism, or bias.

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Under our policy, OSFC employees cannot accept gifts from anyone. Please do not send gifts or gratuities of any nature to any OSFC employee, office or division. Gifts that are received will be returned along with a letter to the sender explaining that our ethics policy prohibits acceptance of such gifts.

Your understanding and cooperation is greatly appreciated.

For more information about OSFC's ethics policy or compliance, please contact Pamela Mortimer, OSFC Ethics Officer.

 


Our mission is to provide funding, management oversight, and technical assistance to local school districts for construction and renovation of school facilities in order to provide an appropriate learning environment for Ohio’s school children.

Guiding Principles

We will create an organization that is seen as customer responsive and has the unqualified support of the Governor, the Commission and the General Assembly.

We will manage a school construction program committed to excellence, customer satisfaction, quality construction and innovation to fulfill our obligations and responsibilities to Ohio’s school
children and taxpayers.

We will build and strengthen partnerships with school district officials, design professionals, construction managers and trade contractors through open, honest and productive communication.

We will grow as a professional and dedicated workforce in a spirit that fosters productivity, creativity and cooperation, recognizing the value and commitment of every person in the agency.


Goal Statements

To rebuild quality schools for all of Ohio’s public schoolchildren, on time and on budget.

To improve customer satisfaction by being open and responsive to the needs of our school district partners, design professionals, construction managers and trade contractors.

To use information technology systems to improve service delivery, responsiveness and communications to meet the needs of our various customers.

To maximize the effectiveness and potential of OSFC employees through increased training and professional development.