SOUTHERN OHIO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT

What SOUTHERN OHIO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT does

Southern Ohio Council of Governments (SOCOG) is a statutory government entity created in March 1996 under Chapter 167 of the Ohio Revised Code and began service delivery in March 1997. It was formed by Superintendents of 13 County Boards of Developmental Disabilities in southern Ohio (Ross, Pike, Scioto, Pickaway, Adams, Brown, Clinton, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Fayette, and Gallia Counties) to deliver collectively what no single county could provide effectively alone. SOCOG is headquartered at 167 W. Main St., Chillicothe, Ohio, and operates as a member-owned council rather than a commercial enterprise.

SOCOG's service portfolio is organized around four functional pillars: quality assurance (Behavior Support Services, Medication Administration QA Reviews), provider compliance (Compliance Reviews, MUI Investigations, County Board Certification), fiscal administration (Provider Billing through Gatekeeper and e-MBS, Supported Living fiscal services, Representative Payee for SSA beneficiaries), and training (8-hour new provider orientation, annual training, Medication Administration certification, First Aid/CPR, G-Tube, and Insulin Injection courses). Beyond core administrative functions, SOCOG developed a Mobile Smart Home (MSH) demonstration trailer in 2018 to showcase remote-supports technology, funded through a $20,000 grant from the Ohio DD Council in partnership with DODD and Ohio State's Nisonger Center. The MSH integrates consumer-grade connected devices (two-way video, FireTV, Amazon Echo, Ring, occupancy sensors) and is showcased at regional provider events and county fairs.

Revenue is derived from member county contributions and modest fee-for-service charges to HCBS Waiver providers (e.g., $15 setup fee, $35/month or $150/quarter per IO Waiver individual, $35/quarter Level I Waiver, $55 or 10% of monthly benefit for Representative Payee). Training is priced per attendee ($40-$140 depending on course). The organization is governed by a board of county superintendents (President, VP, Treasurer, Secretary, At-Large), led operationally by a Director of Program Operations, and staffs MUI managers, Quality Assurance RNs, SSA supervisors and assessors, Provider Support Specialists, and Representatives. There are no disclosed funding rounds, no private equity or venture backing, no subsidiaries, and no AI/ML technology platform; SOCOG is fundamentally a public-sector administrative cooperative, not a venture-investable technology company.

Name

SOUTHERN OHIO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT

Legal name

Southern Ohio Council of Governments

Website

https://socog.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Southern Ohio Council of Governments (SOCOG) is a Chapter 167 Ohio Revised Code government entity, formed in 1996, providing administrative supports—quality assurance, provider compliance, MUI investigations, billing, training, and representative payee services—to 13 County Boards of Developmental Disabilities across southern Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Administrative Services for Developmental Disabilities

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Other General Government Support (921190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAEALAO

Government Program Administrative Services (Medicare/Medicaid ASO/TPA)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Health Insurance & Managed Care/Third-Party Administration (TPA) & Administrative Services Only (ASO)

Keywords

• Developmental disabilities services
• County board administration
• Provider compliance oversight
• Behavior support services
• Government administrative services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chillicothe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Administrative Services to County Boards: SOCOG provides administrative supports for County Boards of Developmental Disabilities. The organization was formed in March 1996 and began services in March 1997, created by Superintendents of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities in southern Ohio under Chapter 167 of the Ohio Revised Code. Revenue is derived from member contributions and service fees charged to providers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Southern Ohio Council of Governments (SOCOG) is a government entity formed in March 1996 under Chapter 167 of the Ohio Revised Code that provides administrative support services to 13 County Boards of Developmental Disabilities in southern Ohio. Its core offerings include behavior support services, medication administration quality assessment reviews, Major Unusual Incident (MUI) investigations, provider compliance reviews, provider billing services, supported living fiscal administration, representative payee services, training/certification, and county board certification processing.

Product overview

Southern Ohio Council of Governments (SOCOG) is a government entity under Chapter 167 of the Ohio Revised Code providing administrative supports for 13 County Boards of Developmental Disabilities in southern Ohio. Rather than a single software product, SOCOG offers a portfolio of administrative service modules organized around quality assurance, provider compliance, investigative services, and residential administration of waivers and supported living. Core services include Behavior Support Services, Medication Administration Quality Assessment Reviews (MAQA), MUI Investigations, Provider Compliance Reviews, Provider Billing Services (using Gatekeeper and e-MBS systems), Supported Living Fiscal Services, Fiscal Administration, Representative Payee Services, Training Services, and County Board Certification processing. Additionally, SOCOG developed a Mobile Smart Home (MSH) initiative demonstrating Remote Supports Technology to expand assistive technology use across the region. The organization primarily serves County Boards in Ross, Pike, Scioto, Pickaway, Adams, Brown, Clinton, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Fayette, and Gallia Counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mobile Smart Home (MSH) An 8.5' x 24' trailer outfitted as a Mobile Smart Home demonstrating remote support technologies including two-way video chat, FireTV with voice control, Amazon Echo, Ring Doorbell camera, occupancy sensors, and internal cameras to help people with developmental disabilities live more independently.
• Behavior Support Services Services delivered by Behavior Support Specialists to contracting County Boards, providers, and agencies, including training, technical assistance, behavior evaluations and assessments, behavior support program development, crisis intervention training, and participation in aversive behavior support program committees.
• Medication Administration Quality Assessment Review (MAQA) Quality assessment reviews conducted by registered nurses at provider locations at least once every three years to evaluate medication administration and health-related activities for safety and compliance with Ohio regulations.
• MUI Investigations Investigative services for Major Unusual Incidents including developing and implementing investigative services, conducting MUI investigations, completing investigative reports, tracking timelines and DODD requests through the Incident Tracking System (ITS), and providing training on incident reporting and compliance.
• Provider Compliance Reviews Compliance reviews of certified providers conducted according to Ohio Administrative Code requirements, including routine, special, and abbreviated compliance reviews within their certification term.
• Provider Billing Services Billing services for HCBS Waiver providers including data entry into Gatekeeper (DODD system), transmitting claims through e-MBS (electronic Medicaid Billing System), technical assistance, and providing monthly billing histories.
• Supported Living Fiscal Services Fiscal services for Supported Living including payment of supported living claims, allocation monitoring, financial investing, and emergency check-writing services.
• Fiscal Administration Financial services including direct payments to Supported Living and Family Resource providers, payment of Waiver Match invoices, and fund management with interest accrual for member county boards.
• Representative Payee Services Services receiving Social Security and/or SSI payments for individuals who cannot manage their finances, providing bill payment, financial record keeping, budget preparation, and monthly reconciled statements in compliance with SSA representative payee requirements.
• Training Services Provider certification and ongoing training including 8-hour new provider orientation, annual provider training, Medication Administration certification, First Aid/CPR, G-Tube training, Insulin Injection training, and crisis intervention training.
• County Board Certification Processing of initial and recertification applications for County Board staff in Service & Support Administration (SSA) and Business Manager roles.
• Brown County Family Support Services Program of supports for families caring for individuals with developmental disabilities at home, including service coordination and reimbursement administration through Brown County Board of DD.

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018DODD is the primary state regulatory agency overseeing developmental disabilities services in Ohio. SOCOG collaborates with DODD for provider certification, compliance reviews, MUI investigations, incident tracking (ITS), and training standards. DODD initially offered the Remote Supports Grant through which SOCOG received funding.
• Ohio State University's Nisonger CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Nisonger Center partnered with DODD to offer the 2018 Remote Supports Grant aimed at expanding remote supports in Ohio. SOCOG applied for and received funding through this initiative administered by Nisonger Center and the Ohio DD Council.
• Total Homecare Solutions, LLCmajorTechnology or IntegrationTHS provided equipment and technology for SOCOG's Mobile Smart Home (MSH) - a retrofitted trailer demonstrating remote supports technology. George Myers, IT Director at Ross County Board, recommended THS as the vendor for the MSH project.
• Westside MediaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite development partner credited in website footer. Provided website design and maintenance services for socog.org.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mid East Ohio Regional Council (MEORC): Regional council of governments serving multiple counties in eastern/central Ohio with administrative support for county boards of developmental disabilities, including MUI investigations, provider compliance, and billing — directly comparable to SOCOG's model and service mix.
• East Central Ohio Council of Governments: Regional council of governments serving counties in east central Ohio with administrative and support services, including programs that intersect with developmental disabilities services — same Chapter 167-style intergovernmental council model as SOCOG.
• Central Ohio Council of Governments (COGCentral): Council of governments providing administrative and shared services to member political subdivisions in central Ohio. Comparable as an intergovernmental administrative services organization using the same Ohio COG legal framework as SOCOG.

Broad incumbents

• Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD): State-level agency that sets policy, certifies providers, and administers waivers for the entire Ohio DD system. SOCOG operates as an extension of DODD's oversight and quality assurance function at the regional level, making DODD the broader incumbent in the same regulatory framework.
• National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD): National membership association for state and territorial councils on developmental disabilities. Comparable in mission advocacy and support for the DD services ecosystem, though operating federally rather than as a regional service provider.
• Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities: Ohio state agency providing vocational rehabilitation and disability services. Adjacent government entity serving overlapping populations (individuals with disabilities) through a different service lens (employment and rehabilitation), useful as a comparator for state-level DD services administration.

Regional players

• Ohio Association of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities (OACB): Statewide member association representing Ohio's county boards of DD, providing training, advocacy, and shared services. Comparable to SOCOG as a coordinating body for county boards, though operating at the state rather than regional level.
• North Central Ohio Educational Service Center: Regional educational service center providing administrative, compliance, and shared services to school districts in north central Ohio. Analogous regional shared-services model in Ohio public sector, though focused on K-12 rather than developmental disabilities.

Emerging players

• The Arc of Ohio: Statewide advocacy organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Operates within the same Ohio DD ecosystem as SOCOG, focusing on advocacy and family supports rather than administrative services.
• Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI): Ohio-based organization providing professional development, resources, and technical assistance for those serving individuals with autism and low-incidence disabilities. Overlaps with SOCOG's training and provider-support mission, though focused on a specific disability segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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