Open Government Unit

Ohio's Sunshine Laws give all citizens the right to broad access to government records and meetings.

Requesting Public Records from the AOS – Four Ways

Mail Requests To Auditor of State Open Government Unit
88 E. Broad St., 4th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
Email OGU@ohioauditor.gov
Phone 800-282-0370
Online Request Request Form

AOS Certified Public Records Training (CPRT)

AOS offers CPRT's, which covers the requirements of Ohio’s Sunshine Laws, and are required for all elected officials. These trainings are also open to private citizens.

Ohio Sunshine Laws

Each year, the Ohio Attorney General's office publishes Ohio Sunshine Laws, an Open Government Resource Manual. This book provides extensive information regarding the Ohio Public Records Act and Ohio Open Meetings Act.

Public Records Act

The Public Records Act provides the public with procedures to request records from any public office in Ohio.

Open Meetings Act

The Open Meetings Act requires public officials to deliberate, discuss, and conduct the people’s business in open meetings.