Government Transparency Office Schedules Annual Meeting
Published Date: 7/13/2026
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Summary
The Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) is holding its annual public meeting on August 4, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon ET. Anyone interested can join virtually, share their thoughts in writing or speak for three minutes if they register in advance. This meeting reviews OGIS’s work on government transparency under the Freedom of Information Act, with no costs to attendees.
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