DoD IG military cemetery data

Shawn Musgrave filed this request with the Department of Defense, Office of the Inspector General of the United States of America.
Tracking #

FOIA-2014-00055

Status
Completed

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From: Drone Watch

To Whom It May Concern:

This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:

A spreadsheet/database of the underlying data cited in Table 3 in the report, "Assessment of U.S. Military Cemeteries," published 28 June 2013.

Here is a link to the report: http://www.dodig.mil/pubs/documents/DODIG-2013-098.pdf

Statistical Analysis
The 2012 NDAA called for a statistical sample of military cemeteries to carry out this inspection.
Based on conversations with HASC Staff and the Military Departments, we ultimately chose to
assess all military cemeteries and do a statistical sample of the graves within each of the military
cemeteries. The resulting statistical analysis was based on a 95 percent confidence level and a 5
percent error rate.
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The statistical results are only projectable for those cemeteries observed.
However, the error rates and types can be inferred to apply to all cemeteries.
Table 3 displays the statistical analysis rollup for the Department (DoD) and by Service. The
total population was 34,123 interments with a sample of 6,387. Both observed and projected
errors for Tier I and Tier II errors are also displayed.
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All interments were accounted for. The
Tier I errors included missing headstones, missing headstone inscriptions, or missing paperwork.

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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,

Shawn Musgrave

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: Nick Cormier

Mr. Musgrave,

This is an interim response to your July 16, 2013, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for “A spreadsheet/database of the underlying data cited in Table 3 in the report, ‘Assessment of U.S. Military Cemeteries,’ published 28 June 2013.” We received your request on October 23, 2013, and assigned it FOIA case number FOIA-2014-00055. Please be advised that our current administrative workload is approximately 560 cases.

Please be advised this office is still processing your request. I will inquire with about an estimated completion date and provide that information to you as soon as practicable.

Also, unfortunately, our office only recently received your December 13, 2013, fax and did not receive the previous faxes from August 15, 2013, September 14, 2013, and October 14, 2013. Please be aware our fax machine is in the process of being moved to a new line and has not been connected yet. In the meantime, I ask that you correspond with me regarding your request at my email address, nicholas.cormier@dodig.mil, or as a hard copy to the below address. I apologize for the delay in responding to your correspondence.

Department of Defense Office of Inspector General
DoD IG FOIA Requester Service Center
ATTN: FOIA/PA Chief, Ste 17F18
4800 Mark Center Dr
Alexandria, VA 22350-1500

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this request, please contact me at the below telephone number or email address.

Nick Cormier
t: 703.699.5685
nicholas.cormier@dodig.mil

From: Shawn Musgrave

Mr. Cormier -

Any update on this request?

Best,
Shawn

From: Cormier, Nicholas J., OIG DoD

Mr. Musgrave,

This office is still processing your request, FOIA-2014-00055.

Nick Cormier
t: 703.699.5685
nicholas.cormier@dodig.mil

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-2014-00055.

Thank you for your help.

From: Cormier, Nicholas J., OIG DoD

Mr. Musgrave, this office is still processing your request, FOIA-2014-00055. I am not able to provide an estimated completion date at this time, but I will get back to you with that information as soon as possible.

Nick Cormier
t: 703-699-5685
nicholas.cormier@dodig.mil

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-2014-00055.

Thank you for your help.

From: Cormier, Nicholas J., OIG DoD

Mr. Musgrave,

This office is still processing your request. I am not able to provide an estimated completion date at this time, but I will get back to you with that information as soon as possible.

Nick Cormier
t: 703.699.5685
nicholas.cormier@dodig.mil

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-2014-00055.

Thank you for your help.

From: Cormier, Nicholas J., OIG DoD

Mr. Musgrave,

This office is still processing your request.

Nick Cormier
t: 703.699.5685
nicholas.cormier@dodig.mil

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-2014-00055.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-2014-00055.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-2014-00055.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-2014-00055.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-2014-00055.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-2014-00055.

Thank you for your help.

From: Cormier, Nicholas J., OIG DoD

Mr. Musgrave, this office is still processing your request. At this point, I do not have an estimated completion date for your request.

From: Cormier, Nicholas J., OIG DoD

Mr. Musgrave, this office is still processing your request, FOIA-2014-00055. At this time I can give you an estimated completion date of 1 April 2015.

Nick Cormier
t: 703.699.5685
nicholas.cormier@dodig.mil

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-2014-00055.

Thank you for your help.

From: Cormier, Nicholas J., OIG DoD

Mr. Musgrave, this office is still processing your request, FOIA-2014-00055. I apologize for the delay.

Nick Cormier
t: 703.699.5685
nicholas.cormier@dodig.mil

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-2014-00055.

Thank you for your help.

From: Cormier, Nicholas J., OIG DoD

Mr. Musgrave, this office is still processing your request, FOIA-2014-00055. I apologize for the delay.

Nick Cormier
703.699.5685
nicholas.cormier@dodig.mil

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-2014-00055.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-2014-00055.

Thank you for your help.

From: Department of Defense, Office of the Inspector General

A copy of documents responsive to the request.

From: Department of Defense, Office of the Inspector General

A cover letter granting the request and outlining any exempted materials, if any.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 16, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-2014-00055.

Thank you for your help.

From: Cormier, Nicholas J., OIG DoD

Mr. Musgrave, this office mailed a response to you in reference to this request, FOIA-2014-00055, on 18 August 2015.

Nick Cormier
t: 703.699.5685
nicholas.cormier@dodig.mil

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