TIOGA COUNTY, NY Government Community Services FOIL CONTACT HOW DO I...? Home Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request Center It is the policy of Tioga County government that the public should generally have free and easy access to county government records except as restricted by Federal or State law or to support individual personal privacy. The County's records management and FOIL process is governed by NYS Public Officers Law, Article 6 and the County follows the New York State LGS-1 Schedule for managing document retention and disposition. This FOIL request center is designed to help you: Find frequently requested information Understand how to make a FOIL request and any costs Know the appeals process for denied requests Records Access Officers Kevin Humes (All Except Sheriff's Records) FOIL Officer 56 Main Street, Owego, NY 13827 607.687.8253 foil@co.tioga.ny.us - AND - Lt. Adam Bessey (Sheriff's Records) Tioga County Sheriff's Office 103 Corporate Drive, Owego, NY 13827 607.687.1010 besseya@co.tioga.ny.us - Online form exclusively for Sheriff Records: http://www.tiogacountysheriff.com/foil FREQUENTLY REQUESTED DOCUMENTS The Tioga County website has a comprehensive Document Library tool that collects all documents uploaded by all departments and allows filtering by type as well as searching by title\name. For convenience, we have grouped several of the most commonly requested documents below (click to open each section): Subject Matter List by Department County Budgets County Audit Reports Collective Bargaining Agreements Individual Employment Contracts Salary Data Spending Data Agendas, Minutes, Local Laws Lobbying Disclosures MAKING A FOIL REQUEST Online: Use this online form to submit requests electronically. By Mail: Use this form, and send to the Records Access Officer listed above. In Person: Print and fill out this form, and come to location of the Records Access Officer during regular business hours (9am - 5pm, M-F, excluding holidays) RESPONSE TIMES: FOIL requests are given an initial response in no more than five (5) business days. If more time is required to comply with the request, the initial response will include an estimated time line for completion. FEES: There is no charge for any FOIL request delivered electronically, however some exceptions may apply. For the production of paper records, the fees are $.25 per printed page, and $5 for a provided CD\DVD. APPEALING A DENIAL In the event that your FOIL request is denied, you have the right to appeal. Appeals are handled by the Tioga County Legislature and must be in writing. A review of the denial will be conducted by the Legislature at their next meeting, which is open to the public. To submit an appeal, write to: Tioga County Legislature Attn: Legislative Chairperson 56 Main Street Owego, NY 13827 Questions about the appeals process may be directed to the Office of the County Attorney at 607.687.8253.