DOGE must comply with expedited request to release records, judge rules
Elon Musk’s group is likely subject to federal records law, U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper said Monday.
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New email language may shield more USAID communications from public view
Two agency sources say their emails now include a “sensitive but unclassified” designation.
More than 1,300 devices have been reported missing to USAID, document shows
Mobile devices accounted for the vast majority of lost devices reported at America’s leading foreign aid organization.
IRS defends use of biometric verification for online FOIA filers
The tax agency directs users to file public records requests through ID.me, a tool that has sparked concerns in Congress and from privacy advocates.
How the State Department used AI and machine learning to revolutionize records management
A pilot approach helped the State Department streamline the document declassification process and improve the customer experience for FOIA requestors.
Tech issues are part of the problem — and solution — for FOIA backlog, GAO finds
A new report from the congressional watchdog finds a host of technical problems plaguing FOIA officers, who want standardized tech upgrades to help reduce a backlog that…
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Some agencies fall behind on FOIA.gov interoperability requirements
Agencies must update their public records systems in order to ensure their systems work with FOIA.gov, a requirement established in a 2019 White House memo.
National Archives discloses planned AI uses for record management
The records agency wants to use AI systems for auto filling metadata and responding to FOIAs, according to an inventory of the technology.
Congressional inquiries to OPM have surged
OPM’s Congressional, Legislative, and Intergovernmental Affairs branch received more than 9,000 congressional inquiries in 2022, compared with more than 3,000 in 2020.
National Archives digitizes 200 million pages of government records
As part of its latest strategic plan, NARA intends to move a total of 500 million pages online by 2026.