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Records Management and FOIA: So Happy Together

National Archives Records Express

Semo, Director of the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS), the Federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Ombudsman’s office, discusses the vital role records management teams play in agencies’ responses to FOIA requests. You can read more about OGIS’s work at The FOIA Ombudsman and on their main website.

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Directive M-19-21: What it is and How to Achieve Compliance

AIIM

The National Archives and Records Administration ( NARA ) and Office of Management and Budget ( OMB ) set forth the government-wide policy M-19-21 as a directive to progress how government records are managed. Integrated management capabilities for electronic records, regardless of storage location.

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Group Files ‘Largest FOIA of All Time’ via Vice

IG Guru

According to the article here the request is for billions of digital images and historical records are hidden behind arbitrary paywalls. The post Group Files ‘Largest FOIA of All Time’ via Vice appeared first on IG GURU.

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OGIS Publishes FOIA Compliance Self-Assessment

National Archives Records Express

This is cross-posted from The FOIA Ombudsman. The Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) is pleased to announce the publication of our latest report, “ Assessing Freedom of Information Act Compliance through the National Archives and Records Administration’s 2021 Records Management Self-Assessment. ”.

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Improving the Administration of FOIA

Archives Blogs

Just last month the second term of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee wrapped up its two years of work by unanimously approving its Final Report and Recommendations. National Archives photo by Jeff Reed. Strong records management is the backbone of an efficient, compliant FOIA program and smoother FOIA process.

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SAA Annual Meeting 2021, Records Management Focused Sessions!

The Schedule

Please check out our list of records management focused sessions for this year’s SAA Annual Meeting. Business Archives / Records Management Sections Joint Colloquium 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT on Tuesday, August 3. This list is dynamic and we will be adding more content (if needed).

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An Update on the FOIA Advisory Committee

Archives Blogs

On October 19, 2017 the FOIA Advisory Committee will meet in the William G. The three subcommittees will each present their ideas to the full Committee and the public for how to improve the administration of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and improve FOIA processes. McGowan Theater. Photo by Brogan Jackson.

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