Entity: State Office of the Inspector General

New Lawsuit for Records Related to Firing of State Department Inspector General

June 26, 2020
American Oversight is suing for records that can shed light on the multiple scandals that have dogged Secretary of State Mike Pompeo since early in his tenure.

Complaint: American Oversight v. State – Pompeo’s Conduct and the Firing of State Department Inspector General

June 26, 2020
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the Department of State for records concerning investigations into Secretary Mike Pompeo, including emails sent by Inspector General Steve Linick to agency officials and specific directives sent to his office. This lawsuit also seeks Pompeo’s emails regarding Linick, his written responses to inquiries related to his role in an arms deal, and calendars reflecting meetings between Linick and Pompeo.

News Roundup: Georgia’s Disastrous Election, the Administration’s Alarming Protest Response, and Barr’s Troubling Tenure

June 12, 2020
As stirring protests against police brutality gripped the nation’s attention and as the coronavirus continued its tragic spread through multiple states, Georgia held a chaotic primary election.

FOIA to State Seeking Pompeo’s Written Responses to OIG’s Saudi Arms Deal Inquiry

June 5, 2020
FOIA to State seeking Secretary Pompeo’s written responses to inquiries by the State Office of Inspector General related to his role in an arms deal with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

News Roundup: One Firing, Multiple Scandals

May 22, 2020
Trump's firing of the State Department's inspector general has unearthed a series of concerning stories about the conduct of the very person who pressed for the firing — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

FOIA to State for Number of Filed Whistleblower Complaints Concerning the Conduct of Pompeo

May 21, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of State for records reflecting the number of filed whistleblower complaints concerning the conduct of Sec. Mike Pompeo.

FOIA to State for Filed Whistleblower Complaints Concerning the Conduct of Pompeo

May 21, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of State for records of filed whistleblower complaints concerning the conduct of Sec. Mike Pompeo.

FOIA to State Seeking Records or Memos Regarding IG Investigations into Pompeo

May 20, 2020
FOIA to the Department of State seeking directives sent to the Office of the Inspector General regarding investigations into Secretary Pompeo, or memos from Inspector General Steve Linick regarding investigations into Sec. Mike Pompeo.

FOIA to State Seeking Records Regarding Meetings between IG Linick and Pompeo

May 20, 2020
FOIA to the Department of State seeking calendar entries or emails reflecting meetings or requests for meetings between Inspector General Steve Linick and Sec. Mike Pompeo.

FOIA to State Seeking IG Linick Emails Sent to Officials Regarding Pompeo Investigations

May 20, 2020
FOIA to the Department of State seeking sent emails from Inspector General Steve Linick to top agency officials regarding investigations into Sec. Mike Pompeo.