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flag New York state agencies delayed FOIL requests an average of 34 days, with 16,000 requests totaling 315 years of waiting time in 2024.

flag A new report by Reinvent Albany reveals widespread delays and inconsistencies in how New York state agencies handle FOIL requests, with an average response time of 34 days—amounting to an estimated 315 years of public waiting time across 16,000 requests in 2024. flag Many agencies fail to proactively release commonly requested records, forcing citizens to file formal requests. flag While the Department of Environmental Conservation responded in about 18 days despite high volume, other agencies lagged, indicating that staffing and processes impact efficiency. flag The report urges legislative reforms, including stricter response deadlines, better reporting, electronic appeals, and stronger enforcement, but progress remains limited despite advocacy from transparency groups.

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