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- About OpenRECORDS -

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- OpenRECORDS is a quick, simple way for you to submit a - public records request to a New York City Agency. -

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- Most information on this site is public. - Your contact information, and most personal information that may be contained - in government documents will not be made available to the public. -

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- What is OpenRECORDS? -

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- OpenRECORDS is a quick, simple way for individuals to submit Freedom of - Information Law (FOIL) requests to a NYC agency. The web application also - allows government employees to manage, respond to, and fulfill incoming requests. - By providing more information about records requests, members of the public may - find what they need without having to create a new public record request. -

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- Why aren't all documents uploaded on OpenRECORDS? -

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- City agencies will not publicly release records or information that violates your right to privacy. - City agencies will not make records available that have been exempted from disclosure by Federal, - State, or Local statute, including records that would impair contract awards or collective bargaining - negotiations, are trade secrets, or are compiled for law enforcement purposes and if disclosed would - interfere with investigations or judicial proceedings, deprive a person to a fair trial, identify a - confidential source, reveal investigative techniques, or endanger a person's life. Records - such as reports and data will be posted to the portal 20 business days after they are sent - directly to the requester. Records that contain email correspondence from government employees - will be sent directly to the requester. -

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- History of OpenRECORDS (Previously RecordTrac) -

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- The 2013 Code for America fellows created RecordTrac with the City of Oakland in response to public - complaints that they didn’t understand what happened after they submitted their requests and - it took too long to get the records they needed. By making everything completely transparent, - you can know your request is fulfilled. -

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+
+

+ About OpenRECORDS +

+
+

+ OpenRECORDS is a quick, simple way for you to submit a + public records request to a New York City Agency. +

+

+ Most information on this site is public. + Your contact information, and most personal information that may be contained + in government documents will not be made available to the public. +

+
+

+ What is OpenRECORDS? +

+

+ OpenRECORDS is a quick, simple way for individuals to submit Freedom of + Information Law (FOIL) requests to a NYC agency. The web application also + allows government employees to manage, respond to, and fulfill incoming requests. + By providing more information about records requests, members of the public may + find what they need without having to create a new public record request. +

+
+

+ Why aren't all documents uploaded on OpenRECORDS? +

+

+ City agencies will not publicly release records or information that violates your right to privacy. + City agencies will not make records available that have been exempted from disclosure by Federal, + State, or Local statute, including records that would impair contract awards or collective bargaining + negotiations, are trade secrets, or are compiled for law enforcement purposes and if disclosed would + interfere with investigations or judicial proceedings, deprive a person to a fair trial, identify a + confidential source, reveal investigative techniques, or endanger a person's life. Records + such as reports and data will be posted to the portal 20 business days after they are sent + directly to the requester. Records that contain email correspondence from government employees + will be sent directly to the requester. +

+
+

+ History of OpenRECORDS (Previously RecordTrac) +

+

+ The 2013 Code for America fellows created RecordTrac for the City of Oakland in response to public + complaints that people did not know what happened after submitting FOIL requests and that the response + time was too long. By making the process transparent, requesters could know when their requests were + fulfilled. + In 2014, the Department of Records and Information Services and the Department of Information Technology + and Telecommunications began working with the open source code from the Oakland application to create + additional features and functionality required to meet the FOIL needs of New York City agencies. The + resulting FOIL portal, is part of the Mayor’s overall initiative for transparency in government. The + initial beta version of OpenRecords was released in March 2015 for use with eight pilot agencies.. The + current version 2.0 was released in January 2017 and is used by 21 agencies, with more to be added on a + regular basis. The DORIS development team rewrote all of the code to increase the stability and + robustness of the application. + +

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does FOIL mean?

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What kinds of records do I have the right to see?

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Are there any public records that I can’t see?

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Do I have to explain why I want the records?

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How much does it cost to get access to government records?

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How long does it take to get access to government records?

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Can I make an anonymous request?

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How do I know which agency handles the records I need?

-

How do I make a request?

-

I asked for a copy of public records and the agency refused my request, saying that - it was too broad. What can I do?

-

How do I track a request?

-

What if I have multiple requests that I want to track or would like to see what other - requests have been submitted?

-

What if I don’t agree with an agency’s response?

-
- -

What does FOIL mean?

- -

FOIL stands for the Freedom of Information Law. The New York State Freedom of Information Law - requires government agencies to provide records to the public upon request. Government records - affect the lives of each New Yorker, and providing easy access to the records makes government work - better. -
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- -

What kinds of records do I have the right to see?

- -

The FOIL definition of records is very broad and includes information found in paper and electronic - documents and audio and visual recordings. All records are available upon request, unless an - exception in FOIL permits an agency to deny access to a record. -
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Are there any public records that I can’t see?

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Yes, there are exceptions in FOIL. Most of the exceptions are based upon common sense and the - potential for harm that would arise if the contents of the record were disclosed to unauthorized - people. If disclosure of a record would be damaging to an individual or prevent a government agency - from carrying out its duties, it is likely that some or all of the record may be withheld. You can - read the law, including the exceptions, by clicking here. See FOIL §87(2) -
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Do I have to explain why I want the records?

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No, unless you are a business or other organization that is requesting a list of names and - addresses. -
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How much does it cost to get access to government records?

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There is no charge to submit a FOIL request or to look at records in the office of an agency. - However, you may be charged by an agency for the cost of reproducing the records you requested. FOIL - limits the amount that can be charged.

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You may always include in your request letter a specific statement limiting the amount that you are - willing to pay. If an agency estimates that the total cost will exceed that amount, you may narrow - your request in order to reduce the cost. -
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- -

How long does it take to get access to government records?

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The agency will acknowledge your request within five (5) business days of receiving it. The actual - time to complete a request will vary depending on many factors, such as the number of records - requested and the difficulty involved in locating and reviewing the records. You will be notified of - the amount of time the agency needs to complete your request. -
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Can I make an anonymous request?

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On the OpenRecords portal, your name will not be viewable by the public. The topic of the request - will be shown. -
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How do I know which agency handles the records I need?

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The OpenRecords portal has a field named “categories” that will help you identify the correct agency. - When you choose one of the categories, the list of possible agencies will be narrowed to those that - may have the records you want. You can select the agency from the list provided to start the FOIL - request process. If you submit a records request to the wrong agency, you will be notified within - five days that the request should be resubmitted to a different agency. -
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How do I make a request?

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You can submit a FOIL request at the OpenRecords portal for all NYC agencies. Visit {{ request.url_root }}request/new and follow - the prompts and directions provided in order to make your request. -
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I asked for a copy of public records and the agency refused my request, saying that - it was too broad. What can I do?

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An agency may deny a request that does not "reasonably describe" records. If the request is too - vague, the agency may ask for clarification. You may then submit a new request with a more specific - description of the records you would like. -
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How do I track a request?

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After your request has been submitted, a message will display verifying the submission and providing - a request number. Select Track an Existing Request from the top menu and enter your request number, - then press the Find my Request button. The status of your request will be displayed. -
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What if I have multiple requests that I want to track or would like to see what other - requests have been submitted?

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Select View Requests from the top menu. You can then search existing requests using text from the - request, the current status, the date range and the agency. -
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What if I don’t agree with an agency’s response?

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You may appeal a decision to deny your request within 30 days of receiving the denial or partial - denial. The denial or partial denial should provide the contact information for the Agency Appeals - Officer. Your appeal letter should state the reason you are appealing and why the agency's response - to the request was improper. [See the New York State sample FOIL appeal] -
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+
+ +

Frequently Asked Questions

+

What does FOIL mean?

+

What kinds of records do I have the right to see?

+

Are there any public records that I can’t see?

+

Do I have to explain why I want the records?

+

How much does it cost to get access to government records?

+

How long does it take to get access to government records?

+

Can I make an anonymous request?

+

How do I know which agency handles the records I need?

+

How do I make a request?

+

I asked for a copy of public records and the agency refused my request, saying that + it was too broad. What can I do?

+

How do I track a request?

+

What if I have multiple requests that I want to track or would like to see what other + requests have been submitted?

+

What if I don’t agree with an agency’s response?

+
+ +

What does FOIL mean?

+ +

FOIL stands for the Freedom of Information Law. The New York State Freedom of Information Law + requires government agencies to provide records to the public upon request. Government records + affect the lives of each New Yorker, and providing easy access to the records makes government work + better. +
+ Back to top

+
+ +

What kinds of records do I have the right to see?

+ +

The FOIL definition of records is very broad and includes information found in paper and electronic + documents and audio and visual recordings. All records are available upon request, unless an + exception in FOIL permits an agency to deny access to a record. +
+ Back to top

+
+ +

Are there any public records that I can’t see?

+ +

Yes, there are exceptions in FOIL. Most of the exceptions are based upon common sense and the + potential for harm that would arise if the contents of the record were disclosed to unauthorized + people. If disclosure of a record would be damaging to an individual or prevent a government agency + from carrying out its duties, it is likely that some or all of the record may be withheld. You can + read the law, including the exceptions, by clicking here. See FOIL §87(2) +
+ Back to top

+
+ +

Do I have to explain why I want the records?

+ +

No, unless you are a business or other organization that is requesting a list of names and + addresses. +
+ Back to top

+
+ +

How much does it cost to get access to government records?

+ +

There is no charge to submit a FOIL request or to look at records in the office of an agency. + However, you may be charged by an agency for the cost of reproducing the records you requested. FOIL + limits the amount that can be charged.

+

You may always include in your request letter a specific statement limiting the amount that you are + willing to pay. If an agency estimates that the total cost will exceed that amount, you may narrow + your request in order to reduce the cost. +
+ Back to top

+
+ +

How long does it take to get access to government records?

+

The agency will acknowledge your request within five (5) business days of receiving it. The actual + time to complete a request will vary depending on many factors, such as the number of records + requested and the difficulty involved in locating and reviewing the records. You will be notified of + the amount of time the agency needs to complete your request. +
+ Back to top

+
+ +

Can I make an anonymous request?

+

On the OpenRecords portal, your name will not be viewable by the public. The topic of the request + will be shown. +
+ Back to top

+
+ +

How do I know which agency handles the records I need?

+

The OpenRecords portal has a field named “categories” that will help you identify the correct agency. + When you choose one of the categories, the list of possible agencies will be narrowed to those that + may have the records you want. You can select the agency from the list provided to start the FOIL + request process. If you submit a records request to the wrong agency, you will be notified within + five days that the request should be resubmitted to a different agency. +
+ Back to top

+
+ +

How do I make a request?

+

You can submit a FOIL request at the OpenRecords portal for all NYC agencies. Visit {{ request.url_root }}request/new and follow + the prompts and directions provided in order to make your request. +
+ Back to top

+
+ +

I asked for a copy of public records and the agency refused my request, saying that + it was too broad. What can I do?

+

An agency may deny a request that does not "reasonably describe" records. If the request is too + vague, the agency may ask for clarification. You may then submit a new request with a more specific + description of the records you would like. +
+ Back to top

+
+ +

How do I track a request?

+

After your request has been submitted, a message will display verifying the submission and providing + a request number. Select Track an Existing Request from the top menu and enter your request number, + then press the Find my Request button. The status of your request will be displayed. +
+ Back to top

+
+ +

What if I have multiple requests that I want to track or would like to see what other + requests have been submitted?

+

Select View Requests from the top menu. You can then search existing requests using text from the + request, the current status, the date range and the agency. +
+ Back to top

+
+ +

What if I don’t agree with an agency’s response?

+

You may appeal a decision to deny your request within 30 days of receiving the denial or partial + denial. The denial or partial denial should provide the contact information for the Agency Appeals + Officer. Your appeal letter should state the reason you are appealing and why the agency's response + to the request was improper. [See the New York State sample FOIL appeal] +
+ Back to top

+
+
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