Compensated absences FY2011, 2012 and 2013 (Springfield Human Resources Department)

Mary Connaughton Pioneer Institute filed this request with the Springfield Human Resources Department of Springfield, MA.
Submitted Oct. 3, 2013
Status
Completed

From: Shawn Musgrave

Subject: None

None

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I hereby request the following records:

-A copy of the policy for reimbursement related to compensated absences that are recorded as liabilities in finances
-A record of the total amount of compensated absences that are recorded as liabilities for FY2011, FY2012 and FY2013

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.

In the event that fees cannot be waived, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Shawn Musgrave

From: Rooney, Christina

Subject: None

None

Hello Shawn,

We received the letter attached. What do you mean by a "liability"? We need a little more clarification on what you're looking for.

Thanks for your help,
Christina

From: Shawn Musgrave

Subject: None

None

Ms. Rooney,

I believe this is a standard accounting term -- in your town budget, there is likely a line item for "compensated absences" in a section detailing "liabilities."

Thank you,
Shawn

From: Rooney, Christina

Subject: None

None

I sent the request to the Finance department. I will wait to see what type of information they provide.

From: Rooney, Christina

Subject: None

None

Attached please find the Compensated Absences Liability for FY 2011 – FY 2013 for the City of Springfield.

From: Rooney, Christina

Subject: None

None

the policy for compensation absences is dictated by union contract.

From: Greenhalgh, Patrick

Subject: None

None

Mr. Musgrave,

This email is in response to your public records request dated October 3, 2013 and received by the City of Springfield on October 8, 2013. You requested the following records:

1. A copy of the policy for reimbursement related to compensated absences that are recorded as liabilities in finances; and

2. A record of the total amount of compensated absences that are recorded as liabilities for FY11, FY12 and FY13.

Please see the attached responsive records.

Should you be aggrieved by this response, you may appeal to the Supervisor of Public Records in the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office pursuant to 950 CMR 32.00 and G. L. c. 66, § 10(b).