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Other (indicate in message) Submitted: July 28, 2023 | Updated: September 20, 2023
(July 2023) Request for NC Department of Health and Human Services: Emails between DHHS and Office of State Budget Management, from 01/01/2022 – 07/20/2023.
Hello again Kelly, Emily, Sara, Charles (or NC DHHS Records Officer),
Please reply promptly to the following public records request, which is being made in accordance with NC Public Records Law.
Ref: https://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bychapter/chapter_132.html
** I’m simply requesting an electronic copy of an electronic record, if one exists. I am NOT asking to come in person to inspect, nor to obtain a printed copy of, these electronic records. I’m requesting explicitly that any responsive info be provided to me via an electronic medium / format (in which the copy of these records already exists).
I do not have any further clarifying info I wish to provide to narrow this request. If the request is unclear, or if you are unable to fulfill any or all parts of the request, then please specifically cite where a reason for its denial is justified under NC Public Records Law. **
This request is related to keyword-specific emails between NC DHHS staff member Jacqueline Russell, and staff members at the Office of State Budget Management [OSBM] from 01/01/22 - 07/20/23. I am NOT asking to receive confidential medical, or other personally identifying info about patients [such as name, address, case #, etc].
Please provide all emails between (sent and received) to and from Jacqueline Russell ([email protected]) at NC DHHS, and the following staff within the Office of State Budget Management [OSBM]. During the specific time period of 01/01/2022 through 07/20/2023:
Kristin Walker, State Budget Director
[email protected]
Anca Grozav, Chief Deputy Director of State Budget
[email protected]
Michael Arnold, Deputy Director for Operations
[email protected]
Mary Grace Corr, Executive Assistant to State Budget Director
[email protected]
Patty Garcia, Human Resources Director
[email protected]
Kela Lockamy, Operational Support Specialist
[email protected]
Providence Hakizimana, Chief Financial Officer
[email protected]
Jennifer Neisner, Assistant State Budget Officer
[email protected]
Darryl Childers, Assistant State Budget Officer
[email protected]
Lanier McRee, Assistant State Budget Officer
[email protected]
Jonathan Meyer, Principal I
[email protected]
Specifically – I am requesting ONLY responsive emails containing the following Keywords in their body and/or subject:
Disability Determination Services (DDS)
Employee Raises
In Range-Equity
In Range-Other Labor Market
Range Revision
Manager I
Manager II
Hearing Officers II
Disability Determination Specialist I
Disability Determination Specialist II
——————
** Please note that by submitting this request, I’m NOT agreeing to pay any potential fees or associated costs related to my request. If it isn’t possible to process the request without incurring fees, then please let me know the itemized potential cost and explanations for those charges upfront, and DO NOT proceed until I respond.
By Law I’m not required to provide a name or address to associate with a public records request, but in order to move things along I’d like to clarify that this request is being made by:
Sunshine Request
PO Box 17391
Asheville, NC 28816
The request has been sent solely from the email address [email protected] . If anyone other than that email address contacts you to pursue a similar request, it did not come from me or my Team. Please do not commingle or treat that as an alteration or cancellation of my request – I intend to continue to pursue my request.
Thank you for your assistance!
Status: Completed
Activity:
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September 20, 2023 9:26 am
7 months ago
from: Maleski, Sara <[email protected]>
to: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>, “Williams, Justin K” <[email protected]>
cc: “Epstein, Charles” <[email protected]>
date: Sep 20, 2023, 9:26 AM
subject: RE: [External] Re: Public Records Request #2023073103Good morning,
NCDHHS does not have records responsive to your request. NCDHHS now considers this request closed.
Thank you,
Sara Maleski
Legal Communications Paralegal
Office of Communications
NC Department of Health and Human Services
Office: 919-855-4840
101 Blair Drive, Adams Building
2001 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-2001
09/21/23. Editor’s Note to Sender:
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Status: Completed -
September 19, 2023 11:05 am
7 months ago
from: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
to: “Williams, Justin K” <[email protected]>
cc: “Epstein, Charles” <[email protected]>, “Maleski, Sara” <[email protected]>
date: Sep 19, 2023, 11:05 AM
subject: Re: Public Records Request #2023073103Hi Justin (and all CCed),
I’m following up on my previous email from Friday Sep 1 @ 3:38PM. I have not received a response.
To reiterate:
I understand that request # 2023073103 may take some time to process — but I just want to ask again if you can please provide an anticipated date or timeline for the completion of the request?It was first submitted on Monday July 31 @ 1:42 PM:
(July 2023) Request for NC Department of Health and Human Services: Emails between DHHS and Office of State Budget Management, from 01/01/2022 – 07/20/2023.I will make one more attempt to follow up next week, if I don’t hear back before then.
~ The Sunshine Request Team
Status: Follow up -
September 1, 2023 3:38 pm
7 months ago
from: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
to: “Williams, Justin K” <[email protected]>
cc: “Epstein, Charles” <[email protected]>, “Maleski, Sara” <[email protected]>
date: Sep 1, 2023, 3:38 PM
subject: Re: Public Records Request #2023073103Hi Justin,
Happy Friday!
I understand that the request #2023073103 may take some time to process.
I’m just checking in to see if you’re able to provide an anticipated or approximate date for the completion of the following. First submitted on Mon, Jul 31, 1:42 PM.
(July 2023) Request for NC Department of Health and Human Services: Emails between DHHS and Office of State Budget Management, from 01/01/2022 – 07/20/2023.I will follow up again in 1 week, if I don’t hear back before then.
Thanks for your help!
~ The Sunshine Request Team
Status: Follow up -
August 4, 2023 6:08 pm
8 months ago
from: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
to: “Williams, Justin K” <[email protected]>
cc: “Epstein, Charles” <[email protected]>, “Maleski, Sara” <[email protected]>
date: Aug 4, 2023, 6:08 PM
subject: Re: Public Records Request #2023073103Hi Justin,
Thank you for the prompt response!
I’ll follow up with you around mid-month, if I do not hear anything else before then.
Have a great weekend!
~ The Sunshine Request Team
Status: Government Processing Request -
July 31, 2023 1:42 pm
8 months ago
from: Williams, Justin K <[email protected]>
to: “[email protected]” <[email protected]>
cc: “Epstein, Charles” <[email protected]>, “Maleski, Sara” <[email protected]>
date: Jul 31, 2023, 1:42 PM
subject: Public Records Request #2023073103Good Afternoon,
Thank you for your public records request to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS). Your request has been assigned #20230723103. NCDHHS is committed to responding to your request as promptly as possible; however, please be advised the fulfillment of your request may be affected by the high volume of requests we are currently experiencing.
Best,
Justin Williams
Legal Communications Liaison
Office of Communications
NC Department of Health and Human Services
Office: 919-855-4840
101 Blair Drive, Adams Building
2001 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-2001
Status: Government Processing Request -
July 31, 2023 12:37 pm
8 months ago
from: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
to: DHHS-News <[email protected]>
cc: “Kirby, Emily” <[email protected]>, “public.records” <[email protected]>, “Maleski, Sara” <[email protected]>, “Epstein, Charles” <[email protected]>
date: Jul 31, 2023, 12:37 PM
subject: Public Records Request: (July 2023) Request for NC Department of Health and Human Services: Emails between DHHS and Office of State Budget Management, from 01/01/2022 – 07/20/2023.Hello again Kelly, Emily, Sara, Charles (or NC DHHS Records Officer),
Please reply promptly to the following public records request, which is being made in accordance with NC Public Records Law.
Ref: https://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bychapter/chapter_132.html
** I’m simply requesting an electronic copy of an electronic record, if one exists. I am NOT asking to come in person to inspect, nor to obtain a printed copy of, these electronic records. I’m requesting explicitly that any responsive info be provided to me via an electronic medium / format (in which the copy of these records already exists).
I do not have any further clarifying info I wish to provide to narrow this request. If the request is unclear, or if you are unable to fulfill any or all parts of the request, then please specifically cite where a reason for its denial is justified under NC Public Records Law. **
This request is related to keyword-specific emails between NC DHHS staff member Jacqueline Russell, and staff members at the Office of State Budget Management [OSBM] from 01/01/22 – 07/20/23. I am NOT asking to receive confidential medical, or other personally identifying info about patients [such as name, address, case #, etc].
Please provide all emails between (sent and received) to and from Jacqueline Russell ([email protected]) at NC DHHS, and the following staff within the Office of State Budget Management [OSBM]. During the specific time period of 01/01/2022 through 07/20/2023:
Kristin Walker, State Budget Director
Anca Grozav, Chief Deputy Director of State Budget
Michael Arnold, Deputy Director for Operations
Mary Grace Corr, Executive Assistant to State Budget Director
Patty Garcia, Human Resources Director
Kela Lockamy, Operational Support Specialist
Providence Hakizimana, Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer Neisner, Assistant State Budget Officer
Darryl Childers, Assistant State Budget Officer
Lanier McRee, Assistant State Budget Officer
Jonathan Meyer, Principal I
Specifically – I am requesting ONLY responsive emails containing the following Keywords in their body and/or subject:
Disability Determination Services (DDS)
Employee Raises
In Range-Equity
In Range-Other Labor Market
Range Revision
Manager I
Manager II
Hearing Officers II
Disability Determination Specialist I
Disability Determination Specialist II
——————
** Please note that by submitting this request, I’m NOT agreeing to pay any potential fees or associated costs related to my request. If it isn’t possible to process the request without incurring fees, then please let me know the itemized potential cost and explanations for those charges upfront, and DO NOT proceed until I respond.
By Law I’m not required to provide a name or address to associate with a public records request, but in order to move things along I’d like to clarify that this request is being made by:
Sunshine Request
PO Box 17391
Asheville, NC 28816
The request has been sent solely from the email address [email protected] . If anyone other than that email address contacts you to pursue a similar request, it did not come from me or my Team. Please do not commingle or treat that as an alteration or cancellation of my request – I intend to continue to pursue my request.
Thank you for your assistance!
** Sunshine Request (www.sunshinerequest.com) makes no claim as to the veracity of any statements or information contained in any of the requests, or public records, we receive.
Status: Sent to Government -
July 28, 2023 5:26 pm
8 months ago
Submitted to Sunshine Request
Status: Pending