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Info Source Bulletin Number 31B - Statistical Reporting


Statistical Tables - 1983-2008 - Access to Information

Please note that the statistics reflect adjustments made throughout the years.

Disposition of Requests

Requests received 364,552
Requests completed 357,171

Disposition of completed Requests

Requests where all information was disclosed 30.6% 109,442
Requests where information was disclosed in part 40.8% 145,883
Requests where all information was excluded 0.6% 2,154
Requests where all information was exempted 2.7% 9,606
Requests transferred to another institution 1.8% 6,435
Requests where information was given informally 2.9% 10,503
Requests which could not be processed
(Reasons include insufficient information provided by applicant, no records exist and abandonment by applicant)
20.5% 73,148
Total 357,171

Time Required to Complete Requests

(including requests for which extensions were required)

0 to 30 days 59.7% 213,195
31 to 60 days 17.1% 61,225
61 days or more 21.2% 82,751
Total 357,171

Costs and Fees for Operations

Requests completed 357,171
Cost of operations $341,546,382.61
Cost per request completed $956.25
Fees collected $4,232,204.93
Fees collected per request completed $11.85
Fees waived $2,068,003.42
Fees waived per request completed $5.28