Agency FOIA Oversight Activities and Training Initiatives

Ayency Promtaw QO: also is tasked with reviewing agencies’ FOIA operations and compliance. OGIS reviews agencies’ FOIA policies, procedures, and compliance in various ways. Our review work includes Providing Dispute Resolution Skills training to agency FOIA professionals to help them comply with the statutory requirement that FOIA Public Liaisons assist in resolving disputes, 5 U.S.C. §§ 552(a)(6)(B) (ii) & 552(1) Highlighting Best Practices for agencies and requesters Reviewing and commenting on proposed agency FOIA regulations Reviewing FOIA websites and template letters > Working with agencies when the Office observes policies or procedures that are not consistent with FOIA law or policy, or that may differ from the practices occurring at other agencies compliance 2013 March 1 Director Nisbet discusses “Mediating FOIA Cases” with the mediators of the U.S. Courts of the District of Columbia Circuit March 8 Archivist of the United States David Ferriero sends a notice to the 2,500 employees of the National Archives reminding them that FOIA is everyone's responsibility. Review of government and non-government reports on FOIA activity and March 12 Archivist of the United States David Ferriero joins Director Nisbet in welcoming guests to view the original Freedom of Information Act, in observation of Sunshine Week Director Nisbet presents to the U.S. House Transparency Caucus on “The Future of FOIA Reform” HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025865