On November 27, 2010 and on May 25, 2011, the Freedom of Information Center (FOIC) sent information requests to all ministries of the Republic of Armenia asking them about the 2010 and 2011 state budget allocations for expenses on stationary supplies (paper, pen, envelopes, folders, etc.) of the ministries and how much money was spent for purchasing stationary supplies in 2009 and 2010.