Central Business Office (CBO) / Human Resources / Records Management
Central Business Office
Central Business Office
COSER 604
The Central Business Office offers participating school districts and Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES a cost-effective system of recording financial data. The staff is trained in all aspects of business office operations. The Central Business Office provides participating districts and BOCES with bi-weekly payroll accounting, including preparation of payroll checks, trust and agency transfers and federal and state reports. Other financial services include preparation of trial balances, vendor checks, board reports, warrants, financial statements and check reconciliations. Central Business Office staff are trained in WinCap and nVision software applications. The Central Business Office provides districts with segregation of duties, knowledgeable staff, consistency between districts and backup for financial operations.
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
COSER 616
This service assists employees with medical and/or other problems that affect job performance by providing information, assessment, referral, planning, evaluation, follow-up and general case management. The program provides confidential, professional assistance to employees in need.
Employee Benefits Coordination
Employee Benefits Coordination
COSER 618
This program offers Health Insurance Coordination services. Health and dental Consortiums are offered to allow school districts to aggregate their insurance risk and take advantage of combined purchasing. Personnel resources are provided to bill school districts for health insurance coverage and to pay insurance bills on behalf of the Consortiums.
Insurance Consortium
Insurance Consortium
COSER 621
BOCES operates a shared service designed to assist participating school districts in developing and/or maintaining liability insurance and risk management programs. Typical activities include the analysis of risk management practices, along with the implementation and development of specifications for individual district or group coverage.
Records Management
Records Management
COSER 627
Districts in New York State are required by law to identify and maintain records. This service offers a records management program to districts. The program utilizes micrographics and a computer-assisted retrieval (CAR) system for district records that have long-term value. Records Management provides for space savings, time savings, security and fixed file continuity. Consulting services, training workshops and in-district services are also provided.
Certification
Certification
COSER 629.01
Serving as an extension of the Teacher Certification Division of the New York State Education Department, this program provides for the evaluation of credentials for individuals seeking certification as an education professional. Assistance, guidance and information are provided to those dealing with coaching, teacher assistant, initial and professional license situations.
