The Solution: LaSalle Group created a facility council composed of representatives from student support services and central facilities. After analyzing how the work was performed and what it cost, LaSalle Group determined that it would be more efficient and economical to increase student support servicesí facilities operations. To reduce overhead costs charged by central facilities, we recommended that they hire their own trades people. Anticipated savings for one unit alone would be $300,000 per year. We also suggested that they contract their custodial functions reducing these costs by 70% per year. Finally, we urged both departments to establish a uniform accounting system that would allow transactions to be entered only once.