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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests must be submitted in writing by U.S. postal mail or other delivery service, e-mail, fax, or through our Public Access Link (PAL) portal. The PAL allows you to submit a FOIA request online, as well as receive confirmations and updates on your pending request.

(Online requests require use of an access account. Click here to create your account.)​

If sent by U.S. postal mail or other delivery service, your letter should clearly be marked "FOIA Request" and be addressed to:

FOIA Officer
U.S. Office of Special Counsel
1730 M St., N.W. (Suite 218)
Washington, DC 20036-4505

If sending by fax, include a cover sheet clearly ​marked "FOIA Request" and send to: (202) 254-3711. If sending by e-mail, "FOIA Request" should be used as the subject of the e-mail.

Whether sent by mail, email or fax, your FOIA request will not be considered to have been received by OSC until it reaches the agency’s FOIA Office.

You should also be aware that making a FOIA request will be considered to be an agreement by you to pay all fees chargeable under the FOIA, up to and including $25.00, unless you ask for and receive a waiver of fees.​

Please see OSC's FOIA Handbook for more information.

FOIA Library/Electronic Reading Room

Report Title

Format

Revision of Regulations Governing Freedom of Information Act Requests and Appeals, and Revision of Touhy Regulations Governing Release of Information in Response to Legal Proceedings

Policy Statement on Disclosure of Information from Program Files

Policy Statement on Disclosure of Information about Prohibited Personnel Practice Complaints

FY2008-2014 FOIA Logs

FY2015 FOIA Log

FY2016 FOIA Log

Annual FOIA Reports to Department of Justice [+]

Annual Report of Chief FOIA Officer (February 23, 2016)

Annual Report of Chief FOIA Officer (April 1, 2015)

Annual Report of Chief FOIA Officer (March 27, 2014)

Annual Report of Chief FOIA Officer (March 11, 2013)

Annual Report of Chief FOIA Officer (March 12, 2012)

Annual Report of Chief FOIA Officer (March 8, 2011)

Fiscal Year 2015 - Fourth Quarter

Fiscal Year 2015

Fiscal Year 2014

Fiscal Year 2013

Fiscal Year 2012

Fiscal Year 2011

Fiscal Year 2010

Fiscal Year 2009

Fiscal Year 2008

Fiscal Year 2007

Fiscal Year 2006

Fiscal Year 2005

Fiscal Year 2004

Fiscal Year 2003

Fiscal Year 2002

Fiscal Year 2001

Fiscal Year 2000

Fiscal Year 1999

Fiscal Year 1998

Fiscal Year 2007 Improvement Plan

FOIA Program Plans [+]

FOIA Implementation Plan (January 15, 2008) under Executive Order No. 13392, as modified

FOIA Improvement Plan Modification Transmittal (February 27, 2007)

Backlog Reduction Goals (2008 to 2010)