Request for 2018 digital documents showing the cost to the commonwealth of Massachusetts for attendance at political fundraisers and events
| Submitted | Jan. 23, 2019 |
| Est. Completion | Feb. 21, 2019 |
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From: Ronald Beaty
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
For the year 2018, I hereby request digital documents which show the cost to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for attendance at political fundraisers and events by Massachusetts State Auditor Suzanne Bump.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Ronald Beaty
From: Massachusetts State Auditor
Ronald Beaty:
Please allow this e-mail to acknowledge that the Office of the State Auditor (OSA) received your public records request, on Thursday, January 24, 2019, in which you state, "For the year 2018, I hereby request digital documents which show the cost to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for attendance at political fundraisers and events by Massachusetts State Auditor Suzanne Bump."
Please note that I am in the process of determining whether the OSA has custody of records responsive to your request and whether the OSA will withhold any potentially responsive records through asserting an exemption to the Public Records Law. I will notify you as soon as possible about whether there is a cost associated with producing any responsive records not otherwise exempted from disclosure.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns about this matter. Thank you.
Michael P. Ruane
Deputy General Counsel
Office of State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump
One Ashburton Place, Room 1819
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 727-6200, Extension 5530
From: Massachusetts State Auditor
Mr. Beaty: I would like to discuss your below public records request with you if you have a moment. I have a few questions. Could you please provide a phone number where I can call you?
Michael Ruane
Deputy General Counsel
Office of State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump
One Ashburton Place, Room 1819
Boston, MA 02108
(857) 242-5530
From: Massachusetts State Auditor
Mr. Beaty: Please call me at the number below to discuss your public records request to the Office of the State Auditor. Thank you.
Michael Ruane
Deputy General Counsel
Office of State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump
One Ashburton Place, Room 1819
Boston, MA 02108
(857) 242-5530
From: Massachusetts State Auditor
Dear Supervisor of Records:
Attached please find the Office of the State Auditor's (OSA's) Petition for Extension regarding Ronald Beaty's Public Records Request to the OSA. The OSA is respectfully requesting a ten (10) business day extension until Thursday, February 21, 2019 to respond to Ronald Beaty's public records request. I have copied the requester, Ronald Beaty, on this e-mail. I attached to the OSA's Petition for Extension all e-mail correspondence involving the instant public records request - for your information and review. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you.
Michael Ruane
Deputy General Counsel
Office of State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump
One Ashburton Place, Room 1819
Boston, MA 02108
(857) 242-5530
From: Massachusetts State Auditor
Ronald Beaty:
I am the Records Access Officer for the Office of the State Auditor (OSA). I received your public records request in which you state, "For the year 2018, I hereby request digital documents which show the cost to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for attendance at political fundraisers and events by Massachusetts State Auditor Suzanne Bump."
The OSA does not possess or maintain records responsive to your request.
Please be advised that this office has not assessed you a fee associated with this response but reserves the right to charge fees regarding any future request - if applicable.
If you object to the instant response to your request for public records, please be advised that you have the right to pursue an administrative appeal, pursuant to G. L. c. 66, §10A(a) and 950 Code Mass. Regs. § 32.08(1), with the Supervisor of Public Records within ninety (90) calendar days from receipt of this response. You may contact the Supervisor of Public Records at:
Supervisor of Records
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Public Records Division
McCormack Building, Room 1719
One Ashburton Place
Boston, MA 02108
Please also be advised that, in accordance with G. L. c. 66, §10A(c), you may seek judicial review of any unfavorable response through commencing a civil action in the Suffolk Superior Court.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Michael Ruane
Deputy General Counsel
Office of State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump
One Ashburton Place, Room 1819
Boston, MA 02108
(857) 242-5530
From: Massachusetts State Auditor
Dear Supervisor of Records:
Please be advised that the Office of the State Auditor (OSA) responded to this public records request today. Therefore, the OSA hereby withdraws its Petition for Extension, which I filed yesterday February 7, 2019. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns or if you require further information. I have copied the requester on this e-mail. Thank you.
Michael Ruane
Deputy General Counsel
Office of State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump
One Ashburton Place, Room 1819
Boston, MA 02108
(857) 242-5530
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