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Municipal Governance

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When FOIL Appeals Disappear: A Procedural Gap in New York’s Transparency Law

Executive Summary A review of a Village of Fairport Freedom of Information Law matter documents a transparency mechanism that FOIL does not adequately address: the administrative appeal that produces no record. Under New York’s Public Officers Law, an agency that fails to issue a written appeal determination within ten

Brockport Police Department ADA Communication Policy Audit

Executive Summary Transparent Law Enforcement requested records from the Village of Brockport relating to how the police department provides communication access to individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing during non-courtroom interactions. This review is part of the Monroe County Interpreter Access Audit (MCIAA), an ongoing project examining how

Webster Police Department ADA Communication Policy Audit

Monroe County Interpreter Access Audit Executive Summary The Webster Police Department maintains written policies that reflect current ADA communication standards, including requirements for interpreter access, documentation of accommodations, and officer training. Records produced in response to Freedom of Information Law requests do not establish that these systems are implemented in

East Rochester: No Written Interpreter Access Policy Identified

Key Finding East Rochester officials stated in FOIL responses that the Village maintains no written policies, training materials, or interpreter service agreements governing communication with Deaf or hard-of-hearing motorists, instead describing informal practices such as voice-to-text communication or locating a “sign-language-trained officer.” Executive Summary Through a Freedom of Information Law

Irondequoit ADA Administrative Access Issue – Status Update (Closed)

This post provides a full procedural timeline and status update regarding the ADA Title II reasonable modification request concerning the Town of Irondequoit’s administrative appeal submission process. This matter concerned access to a Town administrative process. It did not concern the merits of any underlying FOIL request. Background: Stated