We write in response to your January 10, 2020 request for information pursuant to the Rhode Island Access to Public Records Act (APRA).  Your specific request is noted below along with our corresponding response.

I am requesting an opportunity to obtain copies of public records that detail information pertaining to all unclaimed property examinations initiated by the State of Rhode Island, conducted by the State directly or through the usage of a third party contract audit firm, which were initiated or in the process of being conducted as the date of this letter.  Please include the following information for each audit:

Name of Corporation

Primary Address of Corporation

Contract Audit Firm Assigned to Conduct Audit (where applicable)

Audit Initiation Date

Please find attached the documents responsive to your request.  Note that the documents have been redacted pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws § 38-2-2(4)(B) & (K) to protect notes, working papers, work products, and financial information that is of a privileged or confidential nature.  Be advised that pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws § 38-2-3(h), the Office of the General Treasurer is not required to reorganize, consolidate, or compile data not maintained by the Office in the form requested. 

If you contend you have been denied access to public records, pursuant to R.I.G.L. § 38-2-8, you may appeal this decision to Amy Crane, General Counsel, 50 Service Avenue, 2nd Floor, Warwick, RI 02886.  You may also file a complaint with the Department of the Attorney General, 150 South Main Street, Providence, RI  02903 or the Rhode Island Superior Court of the county where the records are maintained.

Additional information regarding the Access to Public Records Act may be found at http://www.riag.ri.gov/civil/opengovernment.  Thank you for your interest in keeping government open and accountable to the public.