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U.S. Announces New Open Government Transparency Initiatives

This week members of the Department of Justice and Federal Government are participating in the 2015 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Summit in Mexico City, Mexico. In addition to U.S. Government representatives, the Summit has in attendance members of civil society organizations from around the world. The OGP is

OCC to Add Online Payment Connector to PAL Portal

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to Add FOIAXpress® Online Payment Connector to Public Access Link (PAL) Portal  AINS Payment Gateway Enables First U.S. Federal Agency to Collect Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request Fees via Secure, Online Payment Solution AINS would like to announce the United States Department of Treasury, Office

Announcing FOIAXpress v10

AINS Delivers Superior User Experience in New FOIAXpress® Release  Latest Version of Industry Leading Software Further Streamlines Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) Request Processing AINS, Inc., a leading global provider of cloud-based, adaptive case management platforms and solutions, last week unveiled a completely new

DOJ Updates Guidelines for Gauging FOIA Requester Interest

The Department of Justice recently updated guidance on questioning whether or not requesters were still interested in the results of their FOIA cases. Freedom of information requests must be responded to within (timeline), but extenuating circumstance can lead to a longer amount of time before records are processed. Changes in

FOIA Oversight Committee Hearings Call for Better Tech Solutions

On Tuesday June 2nd, the Committee on Oversight & Government Reform, led by its new chairman Congressman Jason Chaffetz, concluded 2 days of FOIA-related  hearings. The House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform (HCOGR) stated the purpose of the hearing was “to examine the use of FOIA requests

FOIA Oversight Committee Hearings Call for Better Tech Solutions

On Tuesday June 2nd, the Committee on Oversight & Government Reform, led by its new chairman Congressman Jason Chaffetz, concluded 2 days of FOIA-related  hearings. The House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform (HCOGR) stated the purpose of the hearing was “to examine the use of FOIA requests as a

Sunshine Week: AINS Commits to FOIA-Forward Thinking

If you didn’t know, March 15th to March 21st is National Sunshine Week – a celebration of Open Government and Transparency across the U.S. As we reflect on the importance of the Freedom of Information Act, we think it is a great time to reaffirm our support of

What Clinton’s Private Email Means for FOIA

  Earlier this week it came to light that Hillary Clinton had been using private email to conduct official Secretary of State business. Clinton reportedly set up a private email account before becoming Secretary of State to use for State Department affairs. The type of account used by Clinton

Mark Your Calendar for 10th Annual Sunshine Week

  We are just one month away from National Sunshine Week coming up March 15 – 21. Sunshine Week is a nationwide celebration of the importance of transparency, open government, and freedom of information. The week-long event centers around National Freedom of Information Day held March 16. During Sunshine