FOIL Request

The Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) provides a means for the public to access records maintained by the government. Records exempt from FOIL include those that:

• Are an invasion of a member's personal privacy.
• Are trade secrets that would, if disclosed, harm a company's competitive advantage.
• Would keep a government agency from performing its duties.
• Are not maintained by the agency because there is no business reason to do so.

NYSTRS' Subject Matter List provides a reference of records maintained by the System. If you wish to submit a FOIL request, be sure to clearly describe the record(s) you request, including relevant dates, names and descriptions. You may use any of the following to submit a FOIL request:

• Email us at [email protected]
• Submit an online request
• Mail your request to: NYSTRS, Attn: Records Access Officer, 10 Corporate Woods Drive, Albany, NY 12211

For more information about the Freedom of Information Law, visit the Committee on Open Government's website.