Department of Finance
- Date 13 August 2019
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 12(1): Upheld, FOI 16: Upheld
The complainant requested information relating to a Voluntary Exit Scheme in the former Department of Finance and Personnel. The public authority refused to comply with the request relying on section 12(1) FOIA (cost of compliance exceeds appropriate limit). The Commissioner concluded that the public authority was not entitled to rely on section 12(1) FOIA and additionally found the public authority in breach of its duty to provide advice and assistance further to section 16 FOIA.