2.23: Freedom of Information Act Program

Conduct biweekly meetings to share best practices and address target areas and use FOIAXpress tracking and processing software system to better coordinate agency responses to FOIA requests

Other Information:

The Department of Energy’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program is located in the Office of Management. Following the Attorney General’s March 2009 memorandum on FOIA implementation, the Department of Energy conducted an assessment of its FOIA policies and procedures. The assessment identified two areas for improvement: public accessibility to FOIA staff and FOIA program visibility. The Department’s FOIA coordinators and attorneys now conduct biweekly meetings to share best practices and address these target areas. Further, on October 1, 2009, the Department began using the FOIAXpress tracking and processing software system to better coordinate agency responses to FOIA requests. All Federal agencies have been called on to reduce FOIA backlogs by 10 percent annually. The Department of Energy has established a 15 percent reduction goal as part of a three-year plan established in 2008.

Stakeholder(s):

• Office of Management


• FOIA Coordinators


• Attorneys

Indicator(s):

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