17-IB57 10/24/2017 FOIA Opinion Letter to Mr. Randall Chase re: FOIA Complaint Concerning the State Aid to Local Law Enforcement Committee

Petitioner alleged that the State Aid to Local Law Enforcement Committee (SALLE) violated FOIA by noticing an intent to convene an executive session for an improper purpose. The SALLE had noticed an intent to convene an executive session to discuss the contents of non-public documents; specifically, investigatory files. DECIDED: The SALLE noticed a proper purpose for an executive session and there was no evidence that the discussion itself was improper or exceeded the scope of the permissible purpose. The SALLE met with an investigator to discuss the status of an active investigation into potential misappropriation or misuse of funds, which includes a review of applications and related documentation.