The North Dakota Retirement and Investment Office (RIO) is committed to transparency and to providing access to public records in accordance with North Dakota's open records laws.
Your right to access records
Anyone has the right to access and obtain copies of a public entity's records, regardless of where they live. You do not need to explain why you are requesting records.
How to make a request
A request must reasonably identify the specific records you are seeking. The more specific the request, the faster RIO can respond. For example, include the type of document, the subject, and a date range.
You may submit a request by any of the following methods.
- Mail or in person
- Phone
Requests do not have to be in writing, but a written request helps RIO respond accurately and provides both of us with a record of what was asked.
Open records laws apply to existing records. RIO is not required to answer general questions, explain decisions or the content of its records, create or compile new records, or convert existing records to a different format.
What to expect
- Response time. RIO will respond within a reasonable time, either by providing the records or by citing the legal authority for denying the request. What is reasonable depends on factors such as the amount and type of records requested.
- Denials. If RIO denies all or part of a request, the agency will cite the legal authority for doing so and will provide the denial in writing upon request.
- Fees. RIO may charge for providing records and may require payment of any estimated charges before fulfilling a request. Allowable charges are described in the Office of Attorney General’s Open Records Guide.
Records that may be confidential
Some records in RIO's custody are confidential or exempt by law. When a record contains both open and confidential information, RIO will provide the open information.
Commonly requested records
- Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports
- Investment performance reports
- Meetings agendas, materials and minutes - State Investment Board and Teachers' Fund for Retirement Board
Record retention
Record retention schedules determine which records must be kept and for how long. RIO follows the state’s Records Management Program. Records that have been disposed of under an approved schedule are no longer available.
Additional resources
For more information about North Dakota’s open records laws, see the Attorney General's webpages on Open Records & Meetings.