State and Local Government Records

State and local government records are official documents and information created, received, or maintained by government agencies at the state and local levels. These records include reports, applications, budgets, legal documents, and correspondence that document government activities, decisions, and services. They serve to ensure transparency, accountability, and historical preservation. Proper management and archiving of these records are essential for legal, administrative, and public reference. In essence, they are the government’s recorded history and functioning, accessible for government operations, public information, and legal purposes.