Inspector General closed cases 2014 (Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General)

Submitted on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 - 22:58
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Select the DHS component you wish to submit your request to: : Office of
Inspector General (OIG)
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First Name: Emma
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Last Name: Best
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Email Address: requests@muckrock.com
Country: United States
Address 1: MuckRock News, DEPT MR 83090
Address 2: 411A Highland Ave
City: Somerville
State: Massachusetts
Zip Code: 02144
Telephone Number: 617-299-1832
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Please describe the records you are seeking as clearly and precisely as
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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following
records:

a copy of the list or printout or database listing of Inspector General
investigations closed/reports completed during calendar year 2014. If the
list is organized by FY rather than calendar year, the FY 2014 list is
sufficient for this request. If no central list or database exists, then I
request copies of the cover sheet or first page of each IG report completed
during calendar year 2014.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and
this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me
of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the
request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if
not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look
forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days,
as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Emma Best

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concerning United States
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Emma Best, Date: December 8, 2022

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG) is currently working on our backlog of FOIAs. As we reach the older requests in our queue for processing, we have found that many requesters are no longer interested in the requested material.

Please indicate Yes or No your continued interest in pursuing these records within 30 calendar days from the date of this email.

Because the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is currently in a telework status due to the outbreak of COVID-19 you may notify us in writing via email at foia.oig@oig.dhs.gov<mailto:foia.oig@oig.dhs.gov>. If we do not receive a response within 30 days, we will assume you are no longer interested in this FOIA request and will administratively close this case.

Should you have any questions about this response, please contact us via email at foia.oig@oig.dhs.gov<mailto:foia.oig@oig.dhs.gov>.

Sincerely,

DHS-OIG FOIA Team

Emma Best,

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG) is processing both current and backlog FOIAs. We estimate FOIA 2020-IGFO-00027 will be processed and completed around April 28, 2023. This date is only an estimated timeframe for completion. FOIA 2020-IGFO-00027 may be completed before or after this date. We ask for your patience as DHS-OIG continues to work to reduce/eliminate the backlog, while also working on current FOIAs. Thank you for the submission of status inquiry for FOIA 2020-IGFO-00027.

Sincerely,

DHS-OIG FOIA Team

Emma Best,

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG) is processing both current and backlog FOIAs. We estimate FOIA 2020-IGFO-00027 will be processed and completed around April 28, 2023. This date is only an estimated timeframe for completion. FOIA 2020-IGFO-00027 may be completed before or after this date. We ask for your patience as DHS-OIG continues to work to reduce/eliminate the backlog, while also working on current FOIAs. Thank you for the submission of status inquiry for FOIA 2020-IGFO-00027.

Sincerely,

DHS-OIG FOIA Team

Hello Emma Best,

Thank you for your FOIA status inquiry. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG) is processing both current and backlog FOIAs. We anticipate FOIA 2020-IGFO-00027 will be processed and completed around April 28, 2023. This date is only an estimated timeframe for completion. FOIA 2020-IGFO-00027 may be completed before or after this date. We ask for your patience as DHS-OIG continues to work to reduce/eliminate the backlog, while also working on current FOIAs.

Sincerely,

DHS-OIG FOIA Team

Emma Best,

This email is the final response to your FOIA 2020-IGFO-00027. Please see attachments. Thank you for submitting your FOIA with Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG).

Sincerely,

DHS-OIG FOIA Team