Rehoboth WikiLeaks v. Dighton-Rehoboth Schools (SPR 20211993)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records August 23, 2021 SPR21/1993 Celeste Sullivan Assistant Superintendent Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District 2700 Regional Road North Dighton, MA 02764 Dear Ms. Sullivan: I have received the petition of Rehoboth WikiLeaks appealing the response of the Dighton-Rehoboth Schools (School) to a request for public records. G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On June 21, 2021, Rehoboth WikiLeaks requested, “[a] copy of the Independent Auditor's Report Pursuant to Government Auditing Standards and Uniform Guidance for the year ending June 30, 2015-2019.” Prior appeal The responsive records were the subject of a prior appeal. See SPR21/1688 Determination of the Supervisor of Records (July 22, 2021). I closed my July 22nd determination ordering the School to provide a response in accordance with the order, the Public Records Law and its Regulations. On July 22, 2021, the School responded. Unsatisfied with the response, WikiLeaks appealed and this appeal, SPR21/1993, was opened as a result. Based upon a conversation between a Public Records Division staff attorney and a School representative, it is my understanding that the School intends on providing a subsequent response to the requestor. Accordingly, the School is ordered to provide the requestor with a response to the request in a manner consistent with the Public Records Law and its Access Regulations within 10 business days. It is preferable to send an electronic copy of this response to this office at pre@sec.state.ma.us. The requestor may appeal the substantive nature of the School’s response within ninety days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). One Ashburton Place, Room 1719, Boston, Massachusetts 02108 • (617) 727-2832• Fax: (617) 727-5914 sec.state.ma.us/pre • pre@sec.state.ma.us

Celeste Sullivan SPR21/1993 Page 2 August 23, 2021 Sincerely, Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records cc: Rehoboth WikiLeaks