FOIA Data Overview
A government-wide snapshot of federal FOIA performance, built from agencies’ own annual reports.
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Requests Received vs. Processed
Government-wide, all reporting parent agencies
Backlog Trend
Total pending requests at fiscal year end
The Cost of Transparency
Processing + litigation cost
Processing vs. Litigation Cost
Cost Per Request & Total Cost Over Time
Disposition of Processed Requests
Across all federal agencies
Why "Non-Exemption" Closures Happen
Top Agencies by Volume
Requests received, latest fiscal year
Appeals Workflow
What happens after a requester appeals a denial
Appeal Decisions
Appeals Backlog at FY End
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