Resolution of Tamang Complaint OOG-2019-0001-M

Resolution of Tamang Complaint OOG-2019-0001-M: This OMA Complaint is regarding alleged violations of the D.C. Open Meetings Act (OMA) by the Department of Veterans Affairs Central Internal Review Board—a federal body. Under D.C. law, OOG’s authority is limited to meetings held by District of Columbia public bodies, as defined in 3 DCMR § 10400 et seq. The Department of Veterans Affairs is a federal agency, not a D.C. public body; therefore, OOG lacks jurisdiction to enforce the OMA in this context. OOG dismissed and closed the matter in accordance with 3 DCMR § 10402.1(a), due to lack of jurisdiction.