This article is the third of a series transcribed from the discussion taped during the Facility Management session at M&M 2000. it is printed with permission of the Microscopy Society of America, Bulleted paragraphs indicate comments by individuals attending the session.

D. Sherman: I am sure that there are many different schemes to try to recoup some costs in facilities we manage. Probably very few of us are really happy with the schemes we have at present. Hopefully this discussion will provide us with information that will be useful in refining the financial management of our different facilities.