The National Archives and Records Administration has issued its annual FOIA report for fiscal year 2025. Here are a few of the highlights:
27,797 requests received, up from 22,590 requests received in FY 2024
27,511 requests processed, up from 23,893 in FY2024
5393 backlogged requests, up from 5107 at the end of FY 2024.
For all processed perfected requests, response times of 15 average days for “simple” requests and 1759 average days for “complex” requests.
8 requests for expedited process granted and 157 requests denied.
204 requests for fee waivers granted and 161 requests denied.
Zero fees collected for processing requests.