Since 1967, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has provided the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency. Federal agencies are required to disclose the information requested under the FOIA, unless it falls under one of nine exemptions which protect interests such as personal privacy, national security, and law enforcement. In recent years, federal agencies have been inundated with FOIA requests creating challeng...

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This event is open to Industry Insider members only. This is an in-person exclusive briefing for Industry Insider – Texas members to hear from Jay Waldo, CIO of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) agency. The CPA, led by the comptroller, is Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer, and purchasing manager and is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-doll...

This event is open to Industry Insider members only. This an in-person exclusive briefing for Industry Insider – California members featuring two state departments. For registration and general assistance, contact:Miranda LedesmaIndustry Insider - CaliforniaPhone: (916) 932-1456Email: [email protected]

On December 23, 2022, OMB released M-23-07, “Update to Transition to Electronic Records”. Item 1.2 states, “After June 30, 2024, all agencies must transfer permanent records to NARA in electronic formats and with appropriate metadata in accordance with NARA regulations and transfer guidance.” Previously, NARA Bulletin 2018-01 defined and updated the minimum set of meta elements that must accompany transfers of permanent...

On May 4th, NARA released updated regulations on Digitization Standards for Permanent Records – AC 31.2023. The regulations established standards for digitizing permanent paper records and photographic prints. The regulations are in 36 CFR 1236, Subpart E and go into effect on June 5, 2023. NARA will be issuing a new GRS 4.5 that will cover digitizing records – the GRS and new regulations are related. These regulations have a signi...