Freedom of Information Act

Sample Appeal Letters
Ms. Marianna O'Dwyer
System Administration
State University of New York
State University Plaza
Albany, NY 12446

Re: Freedom of Information Law Appeal

Dear Mr. Hunt:

I hereby appeal the denial of access regarding my request, which was made on (date) and sent to (records access officer, name and address of agency).

The records that were denied include: (enumerate the records that were denied).

As required by the Freedom of Information Law, the head or governing body of an agency, or whomever is designated to determine appeals, is required to respond within 10 business days of the receipt of an appeal. If the records are denied on appeal, please explain the reasons for the denial fully in writing as required by law.

In addition, please be advised that the Freedom of Information Law directs that all appeals and the determinations that follow be sent to Ms. Marianna O'Dwyer, System Administration, State University of New York, State University Plaza, Albany, NY 12446.

Sincerely,

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