State Audit · Michigan

Michigan State Auditor

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Michigan State Auditor processes public records requests under Michigan Freedom of Information Act. Requests carry a 5 business days response window.

File a request with Michigan State Auditor

FREE TO FILE
Michigan State Auditorvia email · agency contact
Michigan Freedom of Information ActMCL 15.231 · 5 business days

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Filed with Michigan State Auditor within 24 hours · deadline tracked automatically · follow-ups sent if the agency goes silent

Filing process

How records requests work with Michigan State Auditor

Your request is filed in your name under Michigan Freedom of Information Act. We act as your communications agent — routing through email, tracking the statutory deadline, and following up when the agency goes silent.

  1. 1

    Filed (day 0)

    Submitted to Michigan State Auditor.

  2. 2

    Acknowledgment (typically 1–3 days)

    Agency confirms receipt and assigns a tracking number. The statutory clock keeps running.

  3. 3

    Response window (5 business days)

    Under Michigan Freedom of Information Act, the agency must respond within 5 business days. If exemptions are claimed, they must be cited specifically.

  4. 4

    Records delivered or denied

    No exemptions: records delivered. Partial denial: records released with redactions. Full denial: written justification required.

  5. 5

    Appeal if denied

    We draft an appeal to Circuit Court and can connect you with a public records attorney.

Governing law

Michigan Freedom of Information Act

MCL 15.231

Michigan State Auditor is governed by Michigan Freedom of Information Act, which requires a response within 5 business days. Anyone may file — no residency requirement.

Frequently asked

Michigan State Auditor public records FAQ

Related agencies

Other agencies in Michigan

What to request

Common records from Michigan State Auditor

Jurisdiction

All Michigan public records resources