(1) OFCO investigative records are confidential and exempt from disclosure under the Public Disclosure Act, chapter 42.17 RCW.

(2) Confidential records received by OFCO shall be maintained as provided for under the law.

(3) OFCO shall treat all matters under investigation and investigative records as confidential, except so far as disclosures may be necessary to enable the office to perform its duties and to support recommendations resulting from an investigation.

(4) For the purpose of enabling the committee to carry out its OFCO oversight duties, OFCO shall release relevant investigative records to the committee upon request, unless prohibited by law.