Freedom of Information Requests

_{When submitting a FOIL request:}

• _{Be as specific as possible in describing the requested records. Include relevant dates, names, descriptions, etc.* See suggested language for a FOIL request from the Committee on Open Government.}
• _{Specify whether you would like to inspect the records or have copies of the records sent to you.}
• _{If records are available, specify how you want them sent, i.e., via US mail, e-mail or fax. We may choose to send the records by U.S. mail, if you have requested a large volume of records, for security or other important reasons. We will notify you of any charge for reproducing such records before they are sent to you.}
• _{Include your e-mail, mailing address and fax number, as well as a telephone number where you can be reached during business hours, if it is necessary to clarify your request.}
• _{Please note that the agency is not required to create a new record in response to FOIL requests.} 

The Freedom of Information Law (“FOIL”), of the NYS Public Officers Law, provides the public right to access records maintained by government agencies with certain exceptions.

“Record” means any information kept, held, filed, produced or reproduced by, with, or for this agency, in any physical form whatsoever including, but not limited to, reports, statements, examinations, memoranda, opinions, folders, files, books, manuals, pamphlets, forms, papers, designs, drawings, maps, photos, letters, microfilms, computer tapes or disks, rules, regulations or codes.