WOTC database 08/04/21 (Department Of Career Services)
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| Multi Request | WOTC database 08/04/21 |
| Submitted | Aug. 4, 2021 |
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From: Emily Corwin
Attention: Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Unit
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
1) All reports regarding Work Opportunity Tax Credits certified in 2019 and 2020 provided to the US Department of Labor, including forms 9058.
2) Any database tracking Work Opportunity Tax Credit certifications which is created or maintained by your department or by any third party vendor under contract with your department, preferably in .csv or .xlsx format. If it is easier, the database can be limited to the calendar or fiscal years ending in 2018, 2019 and 2020.
3) The most recent of any contracts with third party vendors to track WOTC certifications.
My goal is to ascertain which businesses and industries are applying for and/or receiving Work Opportunity Tax Credits, for which categories of employees and which occupations. If a conversation could help narrow or expedite the completion of this request, I am available at 802 233 4992 and emily_corwin@harvard.edu.
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,
Emily Corwin
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 4, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 4, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department Of Career Services
Hello Ms. Corwin,
Below is the additional information regarding your public records request for Work Opportunity Tax Credit certifications.
Best,
Rosemary
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Rosemary Alexander
MassHire Public Records Access Officer
Charles F. Hurley Building
19 Staniford Street, 1st Floor
Boston, MA 02114
From: Department Of Career Services
Hello Ms. Corwin,
This responds to your public records request, dated August 6, 2021.
You requested the following:
"All reports regarding Work Opportunity Tax Credits certified in 2019 and 2020 provided to the US Department of Labor, including forms 9058". This information is being sent to you in two parts. The missing quarter will be sent under separate cover.
Please note that we do not maintain any database that tracks Work Opportunity Tax Credit certifications. In addition, we do not work with any third party vendors.
We are not withholding any public records based on a statutory or other legal exemption, and do not seek an extension to respond to your request. We are not charging fees for this request. If you wish to challenge any aspect of this response, you may appeal to the Supervisor of Public Records following the procedure set forth in 950 C.M.R. 32.08, a copy of which is available at http://www.mass.gov/courts/case-legal-res/law-lib/laws-by-source/cmr/. You may also file a civil action in accordance with M.G.L. c. 66, ยง 10A.
We apologize for the delay in getting this information to you. Many of us are working remotely with limited access to data, records and files.
Regards,
Rosemary
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Rosemary Alexander
MassHire Public Records Access Officer
Charles F. Hurley Building
19 Staniford Street, 1st Floor
Boston, MA 02114
