March 7, 2019 MEMORANDUM FOR DISTRIBUTION FROM: Edward T. Killen Edward T. Killen Digitally signed by Edward T. Killen Date: 2019.03.07 14:05:17 -05'00' SUBJECT: Freedom of Information Act Obligations and Transparency The IRS is committed to openness in...
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March 7, 2019 MEMORANDUM FOR DISTRIBUTION FROM: Edward T. Killen Edward T. Killen Digitally signed by Edward T. Killen Date: 2019.03.07 14:05:17 -05'00' SUBJECT: Freedom of Information Act Obligations and Transparency The IRS is committed to openness in government and this memorandum describes every employee’s responsibility to promote transparency under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The FOIA requires all federal agencies to respond timely to requests for records and information the agency maintains. Under the FOIA, we have 20 business days to respond to a requester. This statutory responsibility is shared by all IRS employees and we are committed to meeting this obligation. We need you and your staff to give FOIA requests a high priority by responding timely and providing requested documents on a "rolling production" schedule (as they become available and until all documents are delivered). Treasury requires reports on IRS efforts to comply with the FOIA, including the time s
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