Inspector general says Pentagon's FOIA process is 'outdated'; needs improvement

By Tony Bertuca / August 18, 2016 at 10:59 AM
The Defense Department inspector general has found that the Pentagon's Freedom of Information Act policies are "outdated" and should be revised, according to a report released Aug. 18. Specifically, the Pentagon's deputy chief management officer has not updated FOIA policies as required by guidance from top defense officials and an executive order intended to improve the disclosure of government information, the report, dated Aug. 16 , states. The IG was asked to provide the report by the Senate Homeland Security...

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