On Thursday, Nov. 20, municipal leaders from across New York state came together to learn how Capital Region BOCES’ Management Services division and the Engagement & Development Services Grants team offer innovative solutions to operational challenges. The event highlighted how these divisions serve as strategic partners in areas that extend well beyond BOCES’ traditional educational programs.
Attendees were introduced to a comprehensive range of services, including actuarial support for GASB 75 compliance, asset inventory management, grant writing assistance, occupational health and safety services, pharmacy coalition opportunities and records management. These offerings from Capital Region BOCES can help municipalities address everyday operational needs through a single trusted source, eliminating the need to manage multiple external vendors.
While many primarily associate BOCES with Career & Technical Education and Special Education programs, attendees discovered that CRB’s capabilities extend far beyond education and are underutilizing BOCES as a resource for governmental needs. Municipal leaders left with a clearer understanding of how CRB can support day-to-day operations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
They also learned that partnering with BOCES offers distinct advantages, such as access to trained professionals who specialize in their fields, guaranteed annual compliance, streamlined outsourcing, increased productivity and cost savings. These benefits are reinforced by the trust and reliability that BOCES has established as a valued community partner.
The session drew municipal general managers, city clerks, comptrollers, operations analysts, directors of operations, clerk-treasurers, human resource directors and grant administrators representing a cross section of the state: Washington County, the City of Schenectady, the Village of Sharon Springs, the City of Watervliet, the Albany County Executive Office, the City of Syracuse, and the Village of South Glens Falls.