FOIL stands for Freedom of Information Law, which (in short) enables anyone to request access to and copies of state and local government records.
- Committee on Open Government: Brief Interpretation of NYS Freedom of Information Law
- Committee on Open Government: Your Right to Know
City Request
To make a FOIL request, fill out a ''Record Request Form" for Permit and Inspection Records. See Purchasing Division Page for bid documents.
Erie County Request
State Request
Federal Request
For federal requests, consult Freedom of Information Act.
