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DC FOIA Recent Records-Access (FOIA) Cases (DC FOIA Officer Webinar July 23, 2025)

FY25 DC FOIA WEBINAR SERIES: DC FOIA Litigation Update / Recent Records-Access (FOIA) Cases  

OMA Advisory Opinion (#OOG-2024-0011) – Board of Trustees for Sela Public Charter School

On July 21, 2025, Director Allen issued an Advisory Opinion #OOG-2024-0011, in response to a complaint which alleged that Sela Public Charter School Board (“SPCSB”) “seem to violate at least the sp

Director Allen's FY26 Budget Testimony

  • Posted by: NiquelleAllen
  • 2025 07, 18
  • Testimony
On June 16, 2025, Director Allen provided testimony for the record regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability's (BEGA) operations. Director Allen's

Commonly Used DC FOIA Exemptions (DC FOIA Officer Webinar July 16 2025)

FY25 DC FOIA OFFICER WEBINAR SERIES: Commonly Used DC FOIA Exemptions

A Primer on Open Meetings Laws

On June 26, 2025, the Office of Open Government (OOG) presented "A Primer on Open Meetings Laws" training, facilitated by Director of Open Government, Niquelle M. Allen.

OMA Advisory Opinion (#OOG-2025-0002) - Board of Trustees for Mary McLeod Bethune PCS

On June 27, 2025, Director Allen issued an Advisory Opinion #OOG-2025-0002, in response to a complaint which alleged that Mary McLeod Bethune Public Charter School Board (“MMB PCSB,” “PSCB” or “Boa

FOIA Statutes

Subchapter II. Freedom of Information Act

FOIA Request to MPD and OUC and D.C. FOIA Portal Advisory Opinion

On June 12, 2025, Director Allen issued an advisory opinion, #OOG-2025-004_M, in response to a complaint regarding D.C. Freedom of Information Act requests and the D.C.

Open Meetings Act Training for Boards of Trustees for DC Public Charter Schools - Series II

On June 11, 2025, the Office of Open Government (OOG) presented “Open Meetings Act Training for Boards of Trustees for DC Public Charter Schools – Series II” facilitated by OOG’s Attorney Advisor J

Effectively Managing the DC Freedom of Information Act (DC FOIA) Process

On May 20, 2025, the Office of Open Government (OOG) presented “Effectively Managing the DC Freedom of Information Act (DC FOIA) Process” training to DC FOIA Officers, facilitated by OOG’s Attorney

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