Herman, Colman v. University of Massachusetts - Boston (SPR 20260273)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records February 6, 2026 SPR26/0273 Matthew Fenlon Assistant Chancellor Government Relations/ Special Assistant to the Chancellor University of Massachusetts - Boston Office of Communications 100 Morrissey Boulevard Boston, MA 02125 Dear Mr. Fenlon: I have received the petition of Colman Herman appealing the nonresponse of the University of Massachusetts – Boston (University) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On January 9, 2026, Mr. Herman requested: [1] Records of any and all expenses that [an identified individual] incurred in his capacity of chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Boston for the period January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. This includes, but is not limited to the following. [a] Expense reports, including back-up receipts [b] Credit cards statements, including back-up receipts [c] Automobile expense records, including back-up receipts [d] Any and all other records that document Chancellor . . . expenses, including back-up receipts Please note that I am seeking both source documents and a spreadsheet or summary of the expenses. [2] The written employee reimbursement policy of the University of Massachusetts Boston. Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Mr. Herman petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR26/0273, was opened as a result. 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

Matthew Fenlon SPR26/0273 Page 2 February 6, 2026 Despite being notified of the opening of this appeal, it remains unclear whether the University has provided a response. Accordingly, the University is ordered to provide Mr. Herman with a response to his request, provided in a manner consistent with this order, the Public Records Law and its Regulations within ten (10) business days. A copy of any such response must be provided to this office. It is preferable to send an electronic copy of the response to this office at pre@sec.state.ma.us. Mr. Herman may appeal the substantive nature of the University’s response within ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Colman Herman