Access to Certain Records Without a FOIA Request

Freedom of Information Act

The Office of Inspector General makes certain records available without requiring a FOIA request. Such documents include:

• Audit Reports
• Congressional Testimony
• Performance and Strategic Plans
• News Releases
• Semiannual Reports to Congress

Helpful Reference Materials

• U.S. Postal Service Freedom of Information Act Regulations (39 C.F.R. § 265)
• U.S. Postal Service Privacy Act Regulations (39 C.F.R. § 266)
• U.S. Department of Justice FOIA and Privacy Act Web Pages
  (Includes the text of the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act as well as several useful guides)