MANAGEMENT

Detailed explanation-1: -What is FOIA? Since 1967, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has provided the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), enacted in 1966, generally provides any person with the statutory right, enforceable in court, to obtain access to government information in executive branch agency records.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) gives any person the right to request access to records of the Executive Branch of the United States Government. The records requested must be disclosed unless they are protected by one or more of the exempt categories of information found in the FOIA.

Detailed explanation-4: -Each state has its own public access laws that should be consulted to obtain state and local records. Led by the President of the United States, the Executive Branch is responsible for the administration of the FOIA. The Department of Justice’s Office of Information Policy oversees agency compliance with the FOIA.