FOIA Number: OPM-20-0664

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.

Emails Show SBA Liaison Sharing Resumes with the White House Official Spearheading Trump’s Loyalty Purges

May 21, 2020
American Oversight obtained records from the Small Business Administration showing the agency's White House liaison sending two officials’ resumes to John McEntee on Feb. 28.

No Records Response from OPM for the Resignation Letter of Former Director Cabaniss

May 20, 2020
The Office of Personnel Management stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for any resignation letter and/or farewell email of former Director Cabaniss. American Oversight sought these records in light of reports that Cabaniss may have been pushed out by political appointees looking to ensure political loyalty of government officials.

News Roundup: Transparency and Oversight Are More Important Than Ever

March 27, 2020
During ordinary times, government transparency maintains a functioning democracy. But during the coronavirus outbreak, it can also save lives.

FOIA to OPM Seeking the Resignation Letter or Farewell Email of Former Director Cabaniss

March 24, 2020
FOIA to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) seeking the resignation letter and/or farewell email of former Director Cabaniss in light of reports that Cabaniss may have been pushed out by political appointees looking to ensure political loyalty of government officials.