The Governor's Office violated the APRA when it provided the Complainant with one avenue for appeal, but omitted the other options for appeal. R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-8(a). The Governor's Office did not violate the APRA when it failed to provide the Complainant the basis for its waiver denial. The Governor's Office did not violate the APRA when it required pre-payment before providing access to documents for review. R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-7(b). After our in camera review of the withheld and redacted documents, with the exception of one-word, we find no violation. With respect to the documents withheld in whole, our review finds this category contains drafts and other documents (e-mails, memorandum, and other records) reflecting the deliberative process. R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 38-2-2(4)(E),(K).
