United States of America

Broadcasting Board of Governors

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330 Independence Avenue SW, #3349, Monroe, WA 20237

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Responsiveness
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95 days
Success
They typically respond 65% faster than other agencies in their jurisdiction
By Law
20 days
Error
On average, they take longer to respond than allowed by law.
Results
Success Rate
31.03%
Success
They fulfill 16% more requests than other agencies in their jurisdiction.
Fee Rate
6.90%
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They require a fee 349% more often than other agencies in their jurisdiction.
Fee Average
$112.65
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On average, they charge 100% lower fees than other agencies in their jurisdiction.

Requests

Requests
Filed29
Completed11
Rejected5
No Responsive Documents6
Awaiting Acknowledgement1
Requiring Action2
Overdue1
Appeals
Appeal awaiting response1

Files

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FOIA Logs

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    An electronic copy of the 2017 Federal Employment Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) – Agency Management Report and the 2017 FEVS – Trend Report for the BBG

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    Electronic copies of the following records: 1. All: a) descriptions of its central and field organization and the established places at which, the employees (and in the case of a uniformed service, the members) from whom, and the methods whereby, the public may obtain information, make submittals or requests, or obtain decisions; b) statements of the general course and method by which its functions are channeled and determined, including the nature and requirements of all formal and informal procedures available; c) rules of procedure, descriptions of forms available or the places at which forms may be obtained, and instructions as to the scope and contents of all papers, reports, or examinations; d) substantive rules of general applicability adopted as authorized by law, and statements of general policy or interpretations of general applicability formulated and adopted by the agency; and e) each amendment, revision, or repeal of the foregoing, Except such records as have been published in the Federal Register. 2. All: a) final opinions, including concurring and dissenting opinions, as well as orders, made in the adjudication of cases; b) those statements of policy and interpretations which have been adopted by the agency; c) administrative staff manuals and instructions to staff that affect a member of the public; d) copies of all records, regardless of form or format that have been requested 3 or more times; and e) a general index of the records referred to under subparagraph (D); and f) current indexes providing identifying information for the public as to any matter issued, adopted, or promulgated after July 4, 1967, and identified in paragraphs (A)-(E), Except such records as have been published in the Federal Register or are available in the Agency's online FOIA reading room. 3. All records relating to the fulfillment of this request

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    Copies of all consultant reports on the Voice of America’s Learning English and Voice of America operations from October 1, 2016 through September 11, 2017, as well as copies of records of all payments made to the people or companies that did these reports, including all compensation paid for their efforts as well as reimbursement for expenses

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    Any and all documents, records, and e-mails regarding BBG funding of Radio Free Asia’s Open Technology Fund between January 21, 2017 and July 20, 2017

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    Records from between April 1 through June 1, 2017 generated in connection with a live interview with Guo Wengui conducted on April 19, 2017 (the "Interview"). Your specific requests were detailed as follows: Emails or written communications between, from, or to 1) VOA journalists Dong Fang, Sasha Gong (also known as Sasha Gong Xioxia or Gong Xiaoxia), Yang Chen, Bao Shen or Li Su (collectively the "Journalists") regarding the Interview. 2) Any of the Journalists regarding any pre-interviews conducted with Guo or the Journalists' preparation for the Interview. 3) Any of the Journalists regarding attempts to corroborate or substantiate any of Guo's statements made during pre-interviews or during-the Interview regarding HNA, Hainan Airlines, or any of their principals, affiliates, or related entities and employees. 4) Any of the Journalists regarding or relating to the suspension or disciplinary action taken by VOA against the Journalists. 5) VOA management, Amanda Bennett, Sandy Sugawara, Kelu Chao, or Norm Goodman (collectively the "Management"), regarding the Interview. 6) Any of the Management regarding any pre-interviews conducted with Guo or the Journalists' preparation for the Interview. 7) Any of the Management regarding attempts to corroborate or substantiate any of Guo's statements made during pre-interviews or during the Interview regarding HNA, Hainan Airlines, or any of their principals, affiliates, or related entities and employees. 8) Any of the Management regarding or relating to the suspension or disciplinary action taken by VOA against the Journalists. 9) Communications with Guo or his representatives regarding the Interview or topics discussed in the Interview

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    A digital copy of the following five documents locate on the Voice of America Employee Orientation page of the BBG intranet site: The VOA Handbook Table of Contents; Radio – Sound Gathering and Distribution; TV Audio Mix; Webcam Instructions; and Tips for Working with a Mini-cam

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    A copy of FY16 and FY17 digital advertising proposals, as well as any FY17 billboard advertising proposals

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    A digital copy, with edited and unedited footage, of Voice of America's Persian News Network Broadcasts program "Farsi News" on April 6, 2017 (12:20-12:40pm) and April 7, 2017 (09:20-09:40am) regarding President Trump or Mar-a-Lago. Additionally, you ask for e-mails, correspondences, or other records discussing filming at Mar-a-Lago on these dates, including, but not limited to, correspondence: With the Associated Press relating to satellite transmission from Mar-a-Lago; Discussing travel to and lodging arrangements at Mar-a-Lago; To or from staff at Mar-a-Lago; To or from other federal agencies pertaining to filming at Mar-a-Lago; and About how, via internal discussions, to edit or present Trump or Mar-a-Lago on "Fasi News" for April 6, 2017 and/or April 7, 2017

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    A copy of the Monthly Reports to the BBG Board from January 2012 through July 2015

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    A copy of the VOA Employee Orientation Page on the BBG Intranet site

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    A copy of the Intranet site home page of BBG/IBB/VOA along with “each intranet page directly linked to that home page by one click”

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    An electronic copy of all original footage; full clips; unedited and raw video; drafts; unfinished versions; source video, audio, and media; B roll and out-takes pertaining to the May 16, 2017 demonstration outside the Turkish Embassy in Northwest Washington, D.C.

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    A list containing any and all BBG political appointees hired along with their resumes from January 20, 2017 until the date of the final response to this request

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    Electronic copies of all ethics waivers granted pursuant to Executive Order 13770 for officials within BBG from January 28, 2017 to present

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    E-mail correspondence and video footage associated with the visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the U.S. between the dates of May 15-19, 2017

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    Six pages of responsive records to our agency for review and release from the FBI (FBI FOIA number FBI FOI/PA # 1354366-000)

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    A copy of any and all records and documents, including electronic records, related or referring to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing

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    A copy of all e-mails received by the BBG between January 20, 2017 and April 28, 2017 from any Republican National Committee domain, including but not limited to e-mails from www.rnchq.org

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    Five pages of responsive records to our agency for review and release from USAID (USAID FOIA No.: F-00212-14)

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    A copy of all documents pertaining to FOIA17-004 including case processing notes and e-mails sent regarding the case, along with letters and memoranda that were generated or reference FOIA17-004

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    A copy of the “IFA Budget Request” submitted by Radio Free Asia to BBG from December 16, 2015 to March 29, 2017

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    A copy of all documentation supporting Michelle Stewart’s alleged statement from the General Counsel indicating that there was enough information to terminate you as a Union Representative

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    An electronic copy of any available Log of Appeals from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016, including the request and appeal numbers, the description of the subject matter, the date and office of initial appeal receipt, the appeal close date, and the final disposition status of the appeal; all appeal and opinion letters in which the determination was to reverse, remand, and/or affirm the request along with any instructive materials provided or utilized by BBG’s employees; the name and contact information for the appropriate appeal authority