MFSC Publication Scheme

About the publication scheme

Every public authority covered by the Freedom of Information Act has a legal duty to maintain a publication scheme.

The purpose of a publication scheme is to make information readily available to the public without the need for specific written requests.

The publication scheme lists the information which is readily available to the public. The list is divided into seven different categories of information, to help you find the documents you are looking for.

The categories of information are:

• About Us – Links to About Us on same page
• Strategic Management
• Finance & Administration
• Policies & Procedures
• Decisions & Recommendations
• Lists & Registers
• Our Services

Information that may be withheld

The Ministry of Financial Services and Commerce will generally not publish:

• information in draft form;
• information that is not held by the Ministry of Financial Services and Commerce, or which has been disposed of in accordance with a legally authorised disposal schedule;
• information that is not readily available – for example: information that is contained in files that have been placed in archive storage, or is otherwise difficult to access; and
• information that is exempt under the FOI Act, or otherwise protected from disclosure – for example: personal information; or commercially sensitive information. Records containing exempt matters will be published in a redacted form, wherever it is practical to do so, indicating which exemptions apply.

Information will only be withheld where the FOI Act expressly permits it.

Whenever information is withheld, we will inform you of this and explain why that information cannot be released. Even where information is withheld, it may be possible to provide a redacted copy, with the exempt matter edited out.

If you wish to complain about any information which has been withheld, please refer to the Complaints Section.

Methods of access

Information available under our publication scheme will usually be accessible through the methods described below.

Categories of information provides more details on the information available under the scheme, along with additional guidance on how the information within each category may be accessed.

Personal Visits

In limited cases, you may be required to make an appointment to view information listed in the publication scheme.

In order to make an appointment, you can contact the Information Manager by e-mail at foi.mfs@gov.ky or by phone at (345) 244-3691/244-6639.

Fees and charges

Information that is published online, downloaded through a website, or sent to you by email will be provided free of charge. Fees may be charged for providing information in paper copy or on computer disc. Charges will reflect the actual costs of reproduction and postage, as described below.

Reproduction costs

Where fees apply, photocopied information will be charged at a standard rate of CI$1.00 per page (black and white; any size) and CI$1.50 per page (colour; any size). Computer discs will be charged at a rate of CI$2.00 per disc.

Postage costs

The Ministry of Financial Services and Commerce will pass on to the requester the actual costs of postage or courier delivery.

If a fee applies, you will be advised of the amount and how it has been calculated. Information will be provided when the Ministry of Financial Services and Commerce has received your payment.

Requests for information outside the publication scheme

Information held by the Ministry of Financial Services and Commerce that is not published under this scheme can be requested by: