The Division of Legal, Contracts & Procurement - previously the Division of Legal Services - is the LGFOB's legal support team, the designated purchasing agent authorized to make procurements and solicitations for the LG Executive Office, IDDC, ISDA, and OCRA, the public records officer who handles public records requests (APRA requests), and an active participant on the Interagency LGFOB Policy Workgroup.
What We Specialize In
The Division is responsible for coordinating legal services or procuring outside legal counsel for the LGFOB, when necessary. However, the Division's primary functions are related to procurement, contract management, and policy.
- Delegation of Purchase Authority Program-certified purchasing agents;
- Contract drafting, review, processing and management;
- Processing of Access to Public Records Act (APRA) public records requests;
- Collaboration with the LG Policy Advisor and the LGFOB Policy Working Group;
- Conduct agency/program needs assessments and program evaluations to identify areas for technical assistance;
- Stay abreast of legislative and regulatory policy updates at the state and federal levels, assess potential impacts, draft and implement policy solutions, re-evaluate for efficacy;
- Act as liaison between the Office of Administrative Law Proceedings and the LGFOB agencies that have administrative rules on the books.
Submit an APRA Request through the LG's APRA Portal.
You will be redirected to an external site where you can fill out and submit a public records request. Agencies participating in the LG's APRA Portal include the LG's Office, ISDA, IDDC, and OCRA.
Submit a Request
Access to Public Records Act (APRA)
Submit a request for public records through the new LG APRA Portal! Records from the LG's Office, ISDA, IDDC, and OCRA may be requested through this new portal! Records requests for IHCDA are fulfilled through them.
Public Access Counselor Resources
The IN Public Access Counselor has prepared a handbook which guides readers through the Open Door Law (ODL) and requirements for public meetings; the Access to Public Records Act (APRA); informal advisory opinions, and the PAC Formal Complaint process. To learn more, visit the PAC.
Access IN's Public Access Handbook
Public Access Counselor Resources
Learn about Indiana's public access and transparency laws.
Indiana Transparency Portal Contract Hub
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Indiana Transparency Portal Contract Hub
The Indiana Transparency Portal provides a searchable database for most professional services contracts in which the state is currently a party. The Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA) maintains all active state contracts for publication.
The LGCBO's Virtual Law/Policy Library
The Virtual Law/Policy Library is a compilation of commonly referenced or applicable statutes, regulations, and policies which govern federal/state/local administration, federal and state grant programs, and various cross-cutting compliance requirements. Providing these resources does not constitute legal advice. The Office has elected to provide these resources for reference only.
Visit the VLPL
The LGCBO's Virtual Law/Policy Library
Quickly search for information in commonly visited/applicable regulations, statutes, and policies.
LGFOB's Interagency Policy Working Group
Learn about some of the policies, legislation, and rule changes the LGFOB is keeping an eye on.
Visit the LGFOB IPWG
LGFOB's Interagency Policy Working Group
The Policy Working Group is comprised of policy analysts and advisors within the LGFOB, and collaborates to monitor legislative and regulatory updates, prepare analyses and technical resources for impacted agencies, and assists with implementation of new policy changes.
Current Contract Opportunities w/ the State
Visit the IDOA Procurements portal to learn about becoming a bidder and submitting a proposal for consideration.
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Current Contract Opportunities w/ the State
Entities interested in working with the State of Indiana and the LGFOB can visit the IDOA Procurements page to learn about current bid opportunities.