The Center for Public Management and Regional Affairs engages in applied public policy and management research, technical assistance services, training and education, and database development in the areas of public management and capacity building, local government economic development, planning, and public program evaluation and policy research. The Center provides assistance to local governments (counties, municipalities, and townships) in southwestern Ohio and across the state.

November 2009 - Project Highlights

2009 Ohio Township Administrators Network (OTAN) Fall Forum
Center staff presented a workshop entitled "Orienting New Trustees" at the Ohio Township Administrators Network (OTAN) Fall Forum on October 2, 2009... more

2009 Southwest Ohio Local Government Wage & Benefit Survey
The Center is in the midst of conducting an annual survey on public sector wages and benefits in Southwest Ohio. The Center collects and maintains a database on municipal wages, salaries, and benefits and prepares reports on various public employee compensation issues. The deadline to respond to the 2009 survey has been extended until Friday, October 16th... more

Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program
Applications are now being taken for Funding Round 6 of the Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program in District 10 (Butler, Clermont, Clinton and Warren Counties). Approximately $2.6 million is available this funding round. The program helps to fund land purchases for preservation of open spaces, sensitive ecological areas, and stream corridors. The deadline for submitting application is December 18, 2009. Clean Ohio Applications are available on the OPWC website. Please submit the application along with the District 10 Attachment B. Attachment B can be found on this web site as well as the web site shown above under “District Methodologies on file – District 10.” Questions may be directed to the District 10 NRAC ComMittee, Dave McElroy, Chair ... more