The Chief, Freedom of Information Division processes appeals for the Department of Defense Inspector General. Requesters desiring to submit an appeal should follow the guidance provided in the “How to Submit a FOIA Request” section, plus include your original request number and date of the initial determination in any communication/submission.Requesters may appeal any determination that they consider to be adverse. The following are adverse determinations and are subject to appeal:

1. A requested record is denied in whole or in part.
2. A reasonable search of files failed to identify responsive records.
3. The disapproval of a fee category claim by a requester, the disapproval of a request for waiver or reduction of fees, and a dispute regarding fee estimates.
4. A determination not to grant expedited processing.
5. Not providing a response determination to a FOIA request within the statutory time limits.
6. Any determination found to be adverse in nature by the request.

 

Appeals may be submitted to the following address, or initiated via the appeal request form

Department of Defense Office of Inspector General
Office of Communications and Congressional Liaison
ATTN: Mr. John R. Crane, Suite 15F25
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350-1500
FAX: (703) 604-8325

For further information, see DoD 5400.7-R, DoD Freedom of Information Act Program