Docket Sheet

Michael Long v. Bath Borough

OOR Dkt. No.: AP 2025-1943
Case Status: Pending in Common Pleas

09/10/2025

07/23/2025

Quadri, Tope L.

Northampton

The Request sought various reports concerning certain Borough accounts from the Borough's QuickBooks software program. The Requester's preliminary arguments are not persuasive. The Borough has demonstrated that certain records do not exist, but has not demonstrated that providing reports are creation of records under Section 705 of the RTKL. The Borough is not required to provide records in specific electronic formats. The OOR declines to make a finding of bad faith. Granted in part; denied in part. Upon Petition for Reconsideration, a review of the Final Determination indicates the issues on appeal were thoroughly addressed and we decline to grant reconsideration. Additionally, the Requester cites to purported cases which do not exist and is again cautioned that parties have the obligation to present accurate facts and legal arguments to the OOR.

Clause Exemption Result
Agency Invoked an Extension The agency invoked a 30 day extension to respond to the request.
Not in Possession, Custody, or Control of Agency Not in Possession, Custody, or Control of Agency Denied
Other Other Denied
Other Section of RTKL Refer to other section of RTKL Denied
Section 705 Partially Granted
Docket Entries
Filed Description Step Court Document
10/10/2025 Petition for Review Court Filing Court of Common Pleas (C-48-CV-2025-10070)
09/30/2025 OOR Denial of Petition for Reconsideration Petition for Reconsideration
09/25/2025 Requester Petition for Reconsideration Petition for Reconsideration
09/10/2025 OOR Final Determination Final Determination
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