Agency contacted: Georgia Attorney General’s Office

Records that were requested: Copy of active contracts related to the Statewide Opioid Task Force.

When do you first hear back from the agency?  I heard back on October 18 and I filled it on October 13. It took them 3 business days. 

Did agency request a fee? No they did not request a fee. 

Describe the response. The agency wrote back to me saying a search of their records does not indicate documents that are responsive to this request. 

Assign a grade for contact/process : I would give this agency a C. They get a C because the agency website has contact information for staff but there are not specific email addresses, phone numbers, or information about how to request public information from their office. I had to look for a staff member that could possibly help me with this request, so it wasn’t the easiest trying to find where to request public information.

Assign a grade for response: A They responded to me and acknowledged the request I put in but they said they had no documents for it.

Anything else to note? No

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Grading scale for agency’s ease of contacting agency staff and finding or filing for public records.

A: Agency uses an online portal or has a clearly defined process or contact on its website for requesting public records. An “A” agency may also provide the most commonly requested records on its website already such as agendas and meeting minutes.

B: Agency has some public information online such as meeting agendas or meeting times but additional information on how to request public information is not available.

C: Agency website has contact information for staff but nothing specific about how to request public information.

D: Agency has limited contact information on its website but it is not clearly labeled and/or easily accessible.

F: Agency contact information or how to get public records is not available on the website 

Grade scale for agency’s overall responsiveness and compliance with open records law

A: Provided records within the three-day window or less

B Acknowledgment of request within the three-day requirement but records were provided after three days.

C:  Acknowledged the request but then put forth a long timetable for response or requested a high fee or retrieval price for what should be a digital record and/or PDF that could be emailed.

D: Acknowledged the request but no further information or follow-up.

F:  No response