All new VA officials appointed in Trump administration.
| Tracking # |
21-00518-F |
| Submitted | Jan. 19, 2018 |
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From: Jasper Craven
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
A list of all new VA officials confirmed and appointed to the VA since Jan. 20, 2017. I'm looking specifically for the list of all new VA officials who were appointed by the White House under President Trump, including officials who went straight into the agency as well as those subject to Senate confirmation. All the top officials as well as GS-15 positions. (Apologies for an earlier request, which had USDA language. I'm sure that was annoying.)
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Jasper Craven
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following request, copied below. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 19, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Dear Mr. Craven:
We located your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from January 19, 2018, to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and your October 21, 2020, follow-up in which are you are seeking:
* A list of all new VA officials confirmed and appointed to the VA since Jan. 20, 2017. I'm looking specifically for the list of all new VA officials who were appointed by the White House under President Trump, including officials who went straight into the agency as well as those subject to Senate confirmation. All the top officials as well as GS-15 positions
We apologize for an oversight on our part. Your request had not been uploaded into our tracking system for processing. It is now in the system and assigned tracking number 21-00518-F. Please refer to this number when communicating with the VA about this request.
We have already begun contacting VA offices to determine which office(s) would have responsive records. You will hear back from us once we have more information.
Again, we do apologize for this oversight and unfortunate delay.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate in contacting me.
Sincerely,
Diane Cooke
Department of Veterans Affairs
VACO FOIA Service (005R1C)
Quality, Performance, and Risk (QPR)
Office of Information and Technology (OIT)
Phone: 202-632-7419
E-Fax: 202-632-7581
FOIA Hotline: 1-877-750-3642
[cid:image001.png@01D6BCEE.784D0480]QPR's Mission Statement:
"To lead a culture of quality and accountability to drive an exceptional Veteran and customer experience."
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From: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 47788
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
Dear Mr. Jasper Craven,
This email is concerning your October 21, 2020, follow-up request to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pertaining to your January 19, 2017, request in which you were requesting:
* A list of all new VA officials confirmed and appointed to the VA since Jan. 20, 2017. I'm looking specifically for the list of all new VA officials who were appointed by the White House under President Trump, including officials who went straight into the agency as well as those subject to Senate confirmation. All the top officials as well as GS-15 positions.
On November 17, 2020, we acknowledged receipt of your request, apologized for the oversight on our part, and assigned your request FOIA tracking number 21-00518-F. We also advised you that we had begun contacting VA offices to determine which office(s) would have responsive records.
The records you seek are not maintained in this office. We have referred your request to the VA's Corporate Senior Executive Management Office for a file search and a direct response to you. That office is already working on your request. If you have any questions about the status of your request, please contact them directly at the following address:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Corporate Senior Executive Management Office (052) VACO
Attn: Ms. Nikki Johnson
810 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 202-461-0796
Fax: 202-208-0557
Questions about your request should be directed to Ms. Johnson.
We appreciate your interest in the VA.
Sincerely,
Diane M. Cooke
Department of Veterans Affairs
VACO FOIA Service (005R1C)
Quality, Performance, and Risk (QPR)
Office of Information and Technology (OIT)
Phone: 202-632-7419
E-Fax: 202-632-7581
FOIA Hotline: 1-877-750-3642
[cid:image001.png@01D6CC86.71BCC950]QPR's Mission Statement:
"To lead a culture of quality and accountability to drive an exceptional Veteran and customer experience."
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From: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 47788
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
Dear Mr. Jasper Craven,
This email is to acknowledge receipt of your October 21, 2020, follow-up request to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pertaining to your January 19, 2017, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request in which you were which you are requesting:
A list of all new VA officials confirmed and appointed to the VA since Jan. 20, 2017.
I'm looking specifically for the list of all new VA officials who were appointed by the
White House under President Trump, including officials who went straight into the
agency as well as those subject to Senate confirmation. All the top officials as well as
GS-15 positions
The Corporate Senior Executive Management (CSEMO) received your request on October 7, 2020, and it is assigned FOIA tracking numbers 21-00518-F. Please refer to these numbers when communicating with VA about this request.
We are currently searching for records responsive to your FOIA. When we have completed our search for records responsive to your FOIA request, we will send you a letter telling you the results of that search and our next step in processing your request.
We appreciate your interest in the VA. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Nikki Johnson
Human Resources Specialist (Policy)
& FOIA Officer
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20457
202-461-0796 (office)
[cid:image001.png@01D6CFDB.3240E6F0]"CSEMO, Serving those Who Serve Our Veterans"
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 19, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00518-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Good afternoon,
Thank you for following-up. Unfortunately the Corporate Senior Executive
Management doesn't have an expected date of response due to a FOIA backlog
and staff shortage. We hope to follow-up soon with an estimated completion
date.
V/R,
Jacqueline
Jacqueline Wourman
Director, Policy and Programs Division
Corporate Senior Executive Management Office (CSEMO)
Department of Veterans Affairs, Human Resources Administration
Office: (202) 461-7857
Blackberry: (202) 591-6086
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 19, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00518-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 19, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00518-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 19, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00518-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 19, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00518-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 19, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00518-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 19, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00518-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Jasper Craven
MuckRock News
Good morning! Thank you for reaching out about your FOIA Request #21-00518-F. We are working on a backlog right now, and your request is # 26 in the queue and will likely take 5-6 months before we can send a response. Also, please note that I was not receiving your emails directly to my email inbox; I believe that issue has been corrected. I would appreciate if you can respond to this email so that I can ensure that I am receiving your emails now.
Thank you,
Nikki Johnson
Human Resources Specialist (Policy)
& FOIA Officer
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20457
202-461-0796 (office)
[cid:image001.png@01D782C1.982CA280]"CSEMO, Serving those Who Serve Our Veterans"
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 19, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00518-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 19, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00518-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 19, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00518-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Good Afternoon,
I am Alexandria, the new Corporate Senior Executive Management Office (CSEMO) FOIA Officer who will be handling your case. We regret the delay in responding to your request. CSEMO continues its efforts to eliminate the large backlog of pending FOIA requests. Your FOIA request number: 21-00518 is currently the 29th case in the queue.
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Customer service is very important to us. If you have questions regarding this request, please feel free to contact me via email at: CSEMOSESPolicy@va .gov.
V/R,
Alexandria VanDross
Human Resources Specialist
Corporate Senior Executive Management Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20457
W: 202-461-5548
C: 202-731-9858
For Official Use Only. This document may contain Personal Data covered by the Privacy Act of 1974. Please ensure this information is protected from unauthorized access and/or disclosure.
"CSEMO, Serving those Who Serve Our Veterans"
CSEMO values your feedback. Tell us how we're doing, by completing our survey<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsurvey.htm.va.gov%2FPerseus%2Fse.ashx%3Fs%3D7FDA9EA752B50EBD&data=04%7C01%7C%7C79a6f520f98b45ed245708d9828c9d1f%7Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%7C0%7C0%7C637684362697950880%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=VDw0xh0iwzksQa9hachBiqVbksEluqUj6va2DLqs%2Bh4%3D&reserved=0>
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 19, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00518-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Good Morning,
We regret the delay in responding to your request. CSEMO continues its efforts to eliminate the large backlog of pending FOIA requests. Your FOIA request number: 21-00518-F is currently the 29th case in the queue; CSEMO received your request on October 7, 2020.
At this time I am unable to provide an estimated date of completion. I will provide an update in 2-3 months. I appreciate your patience.
V/R,
Alexandria VanDross
Human Resources Specialist
Corporate Senior Executive Management Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20457
W: 202-461-5548
C: 202-731-9858
For Official Use Only. This document may contain Personal Data covered by the Privacy Act of 1974. Please ensure this information is protected from unauthorized access and/or disclosure.
"CSEMO, Serving those Who Serve Our Veterans"
CSEMO values your feedback. Tell us how we're doing, by completing our survey<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsurvey.htm.va.gov%2FPerseus%2Fse.ashx%3Fs%3D7FDA9EA752B50EBD&data=04%7C01%7C%7C79a6f520f98b45ed245708d9828c9d1f%7Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%7C0%7C0%7C637684362697950880%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=VDw0xh0iwzksQa9hachBiqVbksEluqUj6va2DLqs%2Bh4%3D&reserved=0>
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 19, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-00518-F.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Good Afternoon,
This email pertains to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Department of Veterans Affairs dated October 21, 2020. The Corporate Senior Executive Management Office (CSEMO) handles information about your request, which is assigned FOIA Number 21-00518-F.
I am Alexandria, the new CSEMO FOIA Officer who will be handling your case. We regret the delay in responding to your request. CSEMO continues its efforts to eliminate the large backlog of pending FOIA requests. Before we begin the search and review process, we want to ensure that you are still interested in continuing the processing of this request. Please indicate your continued interest in pursuing any potentially responsive records by Thursday, April 28, 2022, or we will conclude that you are no longer interested in pursuing this request and will close your case.
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Customer service is very important to us. If you have questions regarding this request, please feel free to contact me via email at: CSEMOSESPolicy@va .gov.
V/R,
Alexandria VanDross
Awards Program Manager & FOIA Officer
Corporate Senior Executive Management Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20457
W: 202-461-5548
C: 202-731-9858
For Official Use Only. This document may contain Personal Data covered by the Privacy Act of 1974. Please ensure this information is protected from unauthorized access and/or disclosure.
"CSEMO, Serving those Who Serve Our Veterans"
CSEMO values your feedback. Tell us how we're doing, by completing our CSEMO Customer Satisfaction Survey<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvahcmfedramp.gov1.qualtrics.com%2Fjfe%2Fform%2FSV_8IbFBPFt7bY8p5I&data=04%7C01%7C%7C5828fc28ba2a454befd508d9fd3c22a3%7Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%7C0%7C0%7C637819256980414573%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=ZpfusE8KslTg%2F%2BjsQZwx4vB9gJLCGlc8GDsmMTZpsBA%3D&reserved=0>
From: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Good Morning,
Please see the attached correspondence in reference to FOIA 21-00518-F.
V/R,
Alexandria VanDross
Awards Program Manager & FOIA Officer
Corporate Senior Executive Management Office
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20457
W: 202-461-5548
C: 202-731-9858
For Official Use Only. This document may contain Personal Data covered by the Privacy Act of 1974. Please ensure this information is protected from unauthorized access and/or disclosure.
"CSEMO, Serving those Who Serve Our Veterans"
CSEMO values your feedback. Tell us how we're doing, by completing our CSEMO Customer Satisfaction Survey<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvahcmfedramp.gov1.qualtrics.com%2Fjfe%2Fform%2FSV_8IbFBPFt7bY8p5I&data=04%7C01%7C%7C5828fc28ba2a454befd508d9fd3c22a3%7Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%7C0%7C0%7C637819256980414573%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=ZpfusE8KslTg%2F%2BjsQZwx4vB9gJLCGlc8GDsmMTZpsBA%3D&reserved=0>
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