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Senate passes bill to extend New York’s FOIL to certain quasi-government entities
Summary
Lawmakers approved legislation extending the state’s Freedom of Information Law to entities created by government agencies whose boards are primarily appointed by public officials; sponsors said the change targets off-budget entities that spend taxpayer funds.
The New York State Senate on March 30 passed legislation to expand the reach of the state’s Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) to certain entities created by public agencies, voting 57-0 to approve the measure. Senators described the bill as applying to entities that are created by an agency and governed by a board of directors or similar body a majority of whose members are designated by one or more state or local government officials.
Supporters said the change increases transparency for organizations that…
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