COMMITTEE ON OPEN GOVERNMENT | COMMITTEE ON OPEN GOVERNMENT

One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12231-0001

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Fax - Fax

Fax - Fax

Voice - Main

Voice - Main

http://www.dos.ny.gov

Languages

Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, French

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Description

Oversees and advises the government, public, and news media on Freedom of Information, Open Meetings, and Personal Privacy Protection Laws. The Committee offers guidance in response to phone inquiries, prepares written legal advisory opinions, and provides training to government and other interested groups. Recommendation to improve open government laws are offered in an annual report to the Governor and the State Legislature.

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State Government Complaints / Ombudsman Offices Disclosure Requirement Implementation Planning / Coordinating / Advisory Groups State Government Agencies / Departments Freedom of Information Requests

Providing organization

NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE