Obligations Of State Agencies And Departments

TITLE 56 PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND WELFARE CHAPTER 19 HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES OMBUDSMAN 56-1905. Obligations of state agencies and departments. Upon request of the ombudsman, a state agency or department shall: (1)  Provide the ombudsman with access to all information, records, and documents in possession or control of the state agency or department, including unfettered access to the state agency’s or department’s computer network and electronic files to the extent not prohibited by federal law; (2)  Assist the ombudsman with document acquisition, including by providing help with any waivers or releases necessary to obtain the information; and (3)  Provide timely responses to requests from the ombudsman.