The office is responsible for approving educational specifications, schematic plans, final educational adequacy plans and determining the preliminary eligible costs for school facilities projects. In conjunction with the Office of School Facility Planning, the office administers all school facilities regulations and the Green Ribbon Schools Program. In addition, it reviews leases and lease-purchase agreements for school facility acquisition and construction to assure efficiency, as well as compliance with law and regulation. The office also manages the Certified Educational Facilities Manager (CEFM).