FOIA Ombuds Observer
The Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) offers dispute resolution services to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requesters and agencies. This function allows OGIS to observe and examine the interactions between requesters and agencies across the Federal government, and note common questions and issues that arise in the FOIA process. The FOIA Ombuds Observer addresses questions and issues frequently seen in our individual cases. Our goal is to increase efficiency and transparency in the FOIA process.
Issue
- No. 2020-01: Estimated Dates of Completion: Best Practices for Requesters (March 31, 2020)
- No. 2018-01: Using FOIA to Access Immigration Records, Companion (September 26, 2018)
- No. 2018-01: Using FOIA to Access Immigration Records (August 29, 2018)