Freedom of Information Act

FDIC Circular 1023.1 – Procedures for Processing Freedom of Information Act Requests

Background The FOIA, enacted in 1966, generally provides that any person has a right to obtain access to federal agency…

March 6, 2017

Securities and Exchange Commission’s FOIA/PA Work Procedure Manual, August 29, 2011

Background The purpose of this guidance is to describe the basic processes and procedures for FOIA liaisons and staff of…

January 18, 2017

FOIA Related E-Mail, Director, Director of the Office of Information Policy, Department of Justice, Melanie Ann Pustay

Background Melanie Ann Pustay became the Director of the Office of Information Policy of the United States Department of Justice…

December 19, 2016

FOIA Policy, Changes & Handbooks

Background The following is a list of documents pertaining to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), along with some useful…

November 22, 2016

DOD/IG Report: DoD Freedom of Information Act Policies Need Improvement, August 16, 2016

Objective The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs requested that the DoD Office of Inspector…

August 30, 2016