Public papers can refer to a variety of documents that are made available for public access. Some synonyms for public papers include government records, official reports, public documents, state papers, and public records. Government records may pertain to a variety of areas such as legal cases, financial records, and administrative documents. Official reports may include investigations, audits, and evaluations. Public documents may include anything that is made available to the public for review, such as meeting minutes, transcripts, and agendas. State papers may refer to official documents that have been produced by a government agency. Public records are generally regarded as a comprehensive category that can include any type of information that is made available to the public.