FOIA Request for GoFundMe (Department of Labor)
Tracking # |
2022-F-12869 2022-F-11349 |
Multi Request | FOIA Request for GoFundMe |
Submitted | July 14, 2022 |
Est. Completion | None |
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Communications
From: Jason Covitz
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
I am looking for all files your agency posses in regards to the corporation GoFundMe.
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,
Jason Covitz
From: Department of Labor
Dear Jason Covitz,
The tracking number 2022-F-11349 has been assigned to the request you submitted. In all future correspondence regarding this request please reference the tracking number 2022-F-11349.
Regards,
DOL FOIA
From: Department of Labor
July 15, 2022 Jason Covitz
MuckRock News, DEPT MR131378
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115 Jason: Thisacknowledges receipt of your July 14, 2022, FOIA request for all files our agency possess in regards to the GoFundMe corporation. In order for us to assist you, we need to know which of our U.S. Department of Labor agencies (http://www.dol.gov/general/foia/agencies) you believe has the records you are requesting. When you are ready to respond, please do so through FOIARequests@dol.gov or fax your response to 202-693-5389. Sincerely, Darlene Miller | Government Information Specialist, Office of Information Services Division of Management and Administrative Legal Services (MALS) | Office of the Solicitor U S Department of Labor | 200 Constitution Avenue NW N2420 | Washington DC 20210 Phone: 202-693-5442 | Fax: 202-693-5389 | Email: miller.darlene@dol.gov | e-FOIAs: foiarequests@dol.gov
From: Jason Covitz
Thank you for your response, Ms. Miller.
The Department of Labor agencies I believe have the records I am requesting are the Office of the Inspector General, the Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, and/or Office of the Administrative Law Judges.
Thank you again for your assistance.
From: Department of Labor
Dear Jason Covitz,
Your request has been received by the DOL FOIA. The request has been assigned the tracking # 2022-F-12869, please log into your account and review your submission.
The application address is https://efoia.dol.gov.
Thank you,
DOL FOIA
From: Department of Labor
NO RECORDSRESPONSE August 23, 2022 Jason Covitz
MuckRock News, DEPT MR131378
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115 Re: Freedom of Information Act Request No. # 2022-F-11349 DearJason Covitz: Thisletter responds to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request of July 14, 2022 in which you requested all files the Office of Administrative Law Judges has in regards to the corporation GoFundMe.
Weconducted a search of the records of the Office of Administrative Law Judges; however, we failed to identify any recordsin our files that are responsive to your request. I regret we are unable toassist you. Ifyou have any questions regarding your request, please contact me at FOIA2@dol.gov. In addition, it would behelpful to include the tracking number in any submission. Ifyou consider this an adverse determination, you have several options availableto you. You may contact the Department’s FOIA Public Liaison, Thomas G. Hicks,Sr. at 202-693-5427 or hicks.thomas@dol.gov for assistanceresolving disputes. Alternatively, you may contact the Office of GovernmentInformation Services (OGIS), within the National Archives and RecordsAdministration, to inquire about the mediation services they offer. The contactinformation for OGIS is as follows: Officeof Government Information Services NationalArchives and Records Administration 8601Adelphi Road CollegePark, MD 20740 Youcan also reach that office by e-mail at ogis@nara.gov , by phone at202-741-5770, by fax at 202-741-5769, or by calling toll-free 1-877-684-6448. Youhave the right to file an administrative appeal. Your appeal must be receivedby the Solicitor of Labor within 90 calendar days of the date of this initialdenial letter. Address your appeal to the following office: Attn:Freedom of Information Act Appeal Solicitorof Labor U.S.Department of Labor 200Constitution Avenue, NW RoomN-2420 Washington,D.C. 20210 Yourappeal may also be sent by e-mail to FOIAAppeal@dol.gov or by fax to202-693-5538. Appeals submitted to any other address will not be accepted. Yourappeal must state in writing the grounds for the appeal. It should also includea copy of the original request, the response to your request, and anysupporting statement or arguments. The appeal letter, the envelope, and thee-mail subject line, should be clearly marked “Freedom of Information ActAppeal.” Sincerely, Amy Cacchione
FOIA Disclosure Officer
United States Department of Labor
Office of Administrative Law Judges
From: Department of Labor
Hello Mr. Covitz,
I have attached your FOIA response to this email regarding FOIA 12869 that was submitted to the Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Cathy Yu. I have provided her contact information below.
Yu.Cathy.C@dol.gov<mailto:Yu.Cathy.C@dol.gov>
Thank you,
Jaunae Young
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