Cities and towns have a little more time to submit public records metrics.

The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) public records reporting portal has been reopened until July 27 to allow additional agencies and local governments to submit their reporting information. Cities and towns that have not yet reported may simply need to log into the system, create an account, and indicate that they are below the threshold of $100,000 per year in public records costs.

If your city hasn’t already reported, please ensure that your report is submitted by the July 27 deadline. If your city or town does not meet the $100,000 threshold, please confirm this through the reporting system.

In 2017, the Legislature passed ESHB 1594, which directed state agencies and local governments to report annually on performance metrics related to public records retention, management, and disclosure. JLARC established an online system for agencies to submit their data. You can access the reporting system and guidance documents through JLARC's website.

If you have questions, please review the reporting instructions, the FAQ, or contact JLARC at 360-786-5171.