Justice Blogs

Register Now for NexGen 2.0 FOIA Tech Showcase for Federal Agencies

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Virtual showcase will feature vendor demos and opportunities for Q&A

Draft FOIA Business Standards Now Available for Public Comment

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Proposed business standards for FOIA case management systems are now available on Regulations.gov

OIP Announces Upcoming FOIA Training Dates

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The Office of Information Policy continues to offer virtual FOIA trainings this spring and summer.

Virtual Meeting of the Chief FOIA Officers Council

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The CFO Council will hold its next public meeting on April 17, 2024.

The Department of Justice Celebrates Sunshine Week

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The Department celebrated Sunshine Week with keynote remarks from the Acting Associate Attorney General of the United States Benjamin C. Mizer.

2023 FOIA Litigation and Compliance Report Now Available

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The Department’s 2023 report highlights a range of efforts to encourage compliance with the Freedom of Information Act.

NexGen FOIA Technology Showcase 2.0: Now Seeking Vendors

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Showcase will feature vendor demos and opportunities for Q&A

Agencies Processed Over One Million FOIA Requests in Fiscal Year 2023

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Data for all 120 agencies subject to the Freedom of Information Act is now available on FOIA.gov.

Department of Justice Sunshine Week 2024 Celebration

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Join the Department of Justice in kicking-off Sunshine Week 2024 on March 11.

Deadline Extended: Nominate FOIA Professionals for the 2024 Sunshine Week FOIA Awards

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The nomination period for the 2024 Sunshine Week FOIA Awards has been extended! Nominations are due by February 16, 2024.

OIP Now Accepting Nominations for the 2024 Sunshine Week FOIA Awards

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The nomination period for the 2024 Sunshine Week FOIA Awards is now open! Nominations are due by February 14, 2024.

Chief FOIA Officers Council Meeting Showcases the Use of Advanced Technologies in FOIA

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The CFO Council’s latest public meeting showcased how agencies are leveraging advanced technology in FOIA and included updates from the Council’s two committees.

New Search Tool Improves FOIA.gov User Experience

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Today, the Department of Justice released its first iteration of an advanced Search Tool on FOIA.gov to help the public more quickly locate information or find an agency to submit their FOIA request.

Virtual Meeting of the Chief FOIA Officers Council

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The CFO Council will hold its next public meeting on November 9, 2023.

Register Now for an Upcoming FOIA Best Practices Workshop on Innovative Methods for Using and Sharing Resources

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The Committee on Cross-Agency Collaboration and Innovation Resources Working Group will lead a multi-panel workshop in October.

Announcing Upcoming FOIA Reporting Deadlines

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The Office of Information Policy announces new reporting deadlines and resources.

Summary and Assessment of Agency 2023 Chief FOIA Officer Reports and New Guidelines for 2024 CFO Reports Issued

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Newly issued 2023 Summary and Assessment highlights a range of efforts by agencies in key areas of FOIA administration and includes OIP guidance for further improvement. OIP also issues new Guidelines for 2024.

OIP Announces New FOIA Training Dates for Fiscal Year 2024

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The Office of Information Policy continues to offer virtual FOIA trainings in Fiscal Year 2024.

OIP Issues Guidance on Standard Operating Procedures for FOIA Offices

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000

OIP guidance provides insight on the benefits of documenting standard operating procedures for FOIA administration

OIP’s Redesigned Website Now Released

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The Office of Information Policy’s website revamped in line with Justice.gov redesign