Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission duties transferred to the
Ohio Facilities Construction Commission

One of the provisions contained in the bill moves the oversight responsibilities of the Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission to the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) and transfers the duties of the Cultural Facilities Commission to the OFCC. The transfer takes effect on July 1, 2013.

This transfer continues the administration’s efforts to streamline state government and increase operational efficiencies, with the goal of using valuable state resources and funds in the best manner possible.

As we move forward with the details of the transfer and establish how the administration of these grants will be managed, it is our goal to make the transition as seamless as possible. We will share additional information with you as it becomes available. Please be aware that the transfer does not reduce or eliminate any current funding for cultural facilities projects in progress.

During this time of transition, if you have questions or need additional information related to a specific project or grant, please contact:

Jessica DeLong, Grants Administrator
E-mail:  jessica.delong@ofcc.ohio.gov 
Phone:  614-644.1646

For general information or questions not related to a specific project, please contact:

Jeff Westhoven, Chief of Facility and Program Services
E-mail:  jeff.westhoven@ofcc.ohio.gov 
Phone:  614-644-1598

About OFCC

Established in 1997, the Commission is responsible for administration of the state’s school construction and renovation program. The Commission is currently working with, or has completed all necessary work in, nearly two-thirds of the state’s 613 school districts.

On September 10, 2012, the Commission was consolidated with the Office of the State Architect to form the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission. The Ohio School Facilities Commission continues to exist as a separate commission within the new agency, focusing on funding Ohio’s comprehensive K-12 school construction program.

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Media contact: Rick Savors at 614.466.7746 or rick.savors@ofcc.ohio.gov