Watchdog: FOIA backlog 'undermines' open government goals
Government agencies struggle with FOIA backlogs due to staffing shortages and complexity, severely hindering public access to information. This systemic failure undermines the transparency and accountability essential for democratic oversight. Consequently, citizens are increasingly denied the right to scrutinize governmental actions, weakening the open data ecosystem and public trust in institutional integrity.
Source: eenews.netPublished on 2024-03-14
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