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How to Make a FOIA Request
How do I make a FOIA request to NCUA?
You must make your request in writing. If you are seeking records about an Office
of Inspector General (OIG) audit or internal NCUA investigation, send your request
to the OIG. If you are seeking any other NCUA records, such as those concerning
a credit union, send your request to the Office of General Counsel (OGC). If you
are not sure which office might have the records you are seeking, you can call or
write us to ask, or just send your request to OGC and you will be notified if it
is transferred for processing. If you have any other questions about submitting
a request, consult the Handbook for Obtaining Information
from NCUA.
Where do I send a FOIA request?
You can send your request to the attention of either the OGC or the OIG, at 1775
Duke Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314. If you prefer to send your request by facsimile,
for OGC, send it to 703- 518-6569, or for OIG send it to 703- 518-6349. You may
also send your request via e-mail to FOIA@ncua.gov.
How long will it take to get the records I requested?
Generally, we will respond to your request within 20 working days of the date it
is received in the appropriate office for processing. Many times, we are able to
respond more quickly. If your request involves a large volume of records, or records
dispersed among several offices, we may require additional time to respond.
How much will it cost?
The FOIA permits agencies to recover some of the costs of processing a FOIA request
by charging the FOIA requester for employee time spent searching for records and
reviewing them for release. Agencies may also charge for duplication. See the NCUA
FOIA fee schedule for more information.