RTA log of whistle blower complaints
| Submitted | Nov. 4, 2013 |
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From: Conor Skelding
To Whom It May Concern:
Persuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 to 11), I hereby request the following records:
I seek any and all reports of wrongdoing, fraud, corruption, or waste within the RTA, CTA, Metra, or Pace submitted by a whistle blower according to the policy outlined here: http://www.rtachicago.com/images/stories/final_RTA_imgs/Statement%20Whistleblower%20Protection.pdf.
I seek reports submitted via the webform (found here: http://www.rtachicago.com/secure/), reports submitted via the RTA intranet, reports made by RTA employees to their supervisors, reports made by employees or third parties through the RTA’s hotline at (312) 913-5522, and reports made by any other means.
I also seek the log of complaints which tracks their receipt, investigation, and resolution maintained by the RTA Ethics Officer.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. 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.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Conor Skelding
From: Redd, LaToya
Is it possible that you can narrow this request, and how far back are you requesting records?
From: Conor Skelding
Dear LaToya Redd,
Thank you for your response. The logs from the last two quarters will do. Thank you.
Conor Skelding
From: Redd, LaToya
Dear Mr. Skelding,
Under the Freedom of Information Act, a public body may extend the time to respond to a FOIA request by up to 5 business days for a limited number of reasons. We are extending the time to respond to your request by 5 business days
because we cannot comply with the request for records within the 5 business day time limit without unduly burdening or interfering with our operations 5 ILCS 140/3(e)(vi).
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thanks,
LaToya
LaToya Redd, Paralegal
Regional Transportation Authority • 175 W. Jackson Blvd • Suite 1550 • Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 312-913-3212 • Fax: 312.913.3209 • Website: www.rtachicago.org
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From: Redd, LaToya
Mr. Skelding,
This email is in response to your email, received November 4, 2013, wherein you request information from the Regional Transportation Authority (the “RTA”) under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/1, et seq. You request access to the following records: (1) All reports of wrongdoing, fraud, corruption, or waste within the RTA, CTA, Metra, or Pace submitted by a whistle blower according to the policy outlined here: http://www.rtachicago.com/images/stories/final_RTA_imgs/Statement%20Whistleblower%20Protection.pdf. (2) Reports submitted via the webform (found here: http://www.rtachicago.com/secure/), reports submitted via the RTA intranet, reports made by RTA employees to their supervisors, reports made by employees or third parties through the RTA’s hotline at (312) 913-5522, and reports made by any other means. (3) The log of complaints which tracks their receipt, investigation, and resolution maintained by the RTA Ethics Officer.
In response to your request, please be advised that any documents responsive to your request are exempt from disclosure pursuant to Sections 7(1)(m) and 7.5(h) of the Freedom of Information Act and Section 5 ILCS 430/25-95 of the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act.
Should you feel the response provided constitutes a denial of any part of your request, Section 9 of the FOIA affords you the right to seek review by appealing this denial in writing to the Public Access Counselor, Office of the Attorney General, 500 S. 2nd Street, Springfield, Illinois 62706 or by e-mail at publicaccess@atg.state.il.us. Section 11 of the FOIA also affords you the right to judicial review.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me directly at (312) 913-3212 or reddl@rtachicago.org.
Sincerely,
LaToya Redd
LaToya Redd, Paralegal
Regional Transportation Authority • 175 W. Jackson Blvd • Suite 1550 • Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 312-913-3212 • Fax: 312.913.3209 • Website: www.rtachicago.org
Confidentiality statement: The information in this email is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this email by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful.
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