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Register now for the Chief FOIA Officers Council Meeting!

November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 by cmcguire, posted in Chief FOIA Officers Council, OGIS events

There is still time to register for the upcoming Chief Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officers Council meeting, which takes place virtually from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday, November 17. The meeting is open to Chief FOIA Officers, FOIA professionals and the public. We invite you to either watch the livestream of … Continue reading Register now for the Chief FOIA Officers Council Meeting!

Chief FOIA Officers Council meets November 17

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 by kmitchell, posted in Chief FOIA Officers Council, OGIS events, Open Government

Washington Heritage Trail - Eastern Panhandle Orchards (National Archives ID: 7722747) Please mark your calendars for the next meeting of the Chief Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officers Council, which will be held virtually on Wednesday November 17, 2021, starting at 10:00 am EST. The meeting is open to Chief FOIA Officers, FOIA professionals and … Continue reading Chief FOIA Officers Council meets November 17

Got an Idea? Here’s How You Can Share It!

September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 by US National Archives, posted in Chief FOIA Officers Council, FOIA Advisory Committee, Government information, OGIS events, Ombudsman, Open Government

"Do You Have Any Bright Ideas" (National Archives ID: 514120) Interested in sharing with OGIS your thoughts about and experiences with FOIA? There are a number of ways to do that, and we’re happy to help you figure out where to best share your ideas. The best venue to share your FOIA experiences and suggestions … Continue reading Got an Idea? Here’s How You Can Share It!

Recap: Recent OGIS/CDC Webinar on Enterprise Searching

May 27, 2021May 27, 2021 by cmcguire, posted in definitions and concepts, Electronic records, OGIS events, Ombudsman

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/4492629 While you may not be familiar with the term “enterprise search,” those who have recently submitted a broad FOIA request for email records are likely to be familiar with the challenges agencies face in conducting records searches across vast electronic repositories. On May 6, 2021, OGIS hosted a webinar with Centers for Disease Control … Continue reading Recap: Recent OGIS/CDC Webinar on Enterprise Searching

FOIA Advisory Committee Meets on June 10

May 18, 2021May 18, 2021 by Kimberlee N Ried, posted in FOIA Advisory Committee, OGIS events, Uncategorized

Image from National Archives Giphy channel. The next meeting of the 2020-2022 term of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee is on Thursday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET. This virtual meeting is open to the public and registration is required for those wishing to make oral public comments. Please register here by … Continue reading FOIA Advisory Committee Meets on June 10

Join us May 12 for our Annual Open Meeting

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 by cmcguire, posted in OGIS events, Ombudsman

In accordance with the FOIA statute, OGIS will host an annual public meeting on Wednesday, May 12th at 10 a.m. EDT. Join us virtually to hear about our annual report for fiscal year (FY) 2020 and our recommendations to Congress and the President. Members of the public will also have the opportunity to present oral … Continue reading Join us May 12 for our Annual Open Meeting

Join us on May 6 for a webinar on FOIA Searches at CDC! Registration Closes Soon

May 3, 2021May 3, 2021 by clemelin, posted in Government information, OGIS events, Open Government

Join us on May 6 , 2021 for a webinar on FOIA Searches at CDC! Registration Closes Soon

Join us for the CFO Council Meeting on April 29 – Registration Closes Soon

April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 by clemelin, posted in Chief FOIA Officers Council, OGIS events, Open Government

Date Waiting GIF from How to Succeed with Brunettes (NARA ID: 4523330) There is still time to register for the upcoming Chief FOIA Officers (CFO) Council meeting, which takes place virtually from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, April 29, 2021. The meeting is open to Chief FOIA Officers, FOIA professionals and members … Continue reading Join us for the CFO Council Meeting on April 29 – Registration Closes Soon

April Showers Bring May Flowers … and OGIS Events!

April 19, 2021April 20, 2021 by clemelin, posted in Chief FOIA Officers Council, Government information, OGIS events

Spring is here and several events of interest to the FOIA community are just around the corner. Please mark your calendars for several virtual OGIS-sponsored FOIA events coming up this spring and subscribe to our blog, and follow us on Twitter and Eventbrite to stay tuned to the latest OGIS news!Chief FOIA Officers Council MeetingThursday, … Continue reading April Showers Bring May Flowers … and OGIS Events!

Sunshine Month: Save the Dates!

February 24, 2021March 8, 2021 by US National Archives, posted in FOIA Advisory Committee, Government information, Legislation, National Archives and Records Administration, OGIS events, Open Government, Sunshine Week 2021

WO3478 Geese at Sunrise (National Archives ID: 166691452) Sunshine Month: Save the Dates! Please mark your calendars for several virtual FOIA events coming up in March, including our Sunshine Week event on March 15!FOIA Advisory Committee MeetingWednesday, March 3rd10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (ET)The FOIA Advisory Committee meets to hear presentations about and discuss access … Continue reading Sunshine Month: Save the Dates!