States often lack consistent data on FOI request implementation.
Evidence
Evidence on these practices and outcomes is scarce: many states do not collect such data or do not require the data to be made public. Some states do not even require agencies to keep logs of the FOI requests they receive, much less track the disposition of requests. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 463
Categorization
- corroborated: 7 independent passages support this claim — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 463
- XREF: connects to: Limited tracking of FOI requests hinders understanding of state FOI law effectiveness. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 463; State-level FOI requests by journalists are rarely logged. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 470; FOIA’s effectiveness diminishes due to inefficient request processes.
Related
- State-level FOI requests by journalists are rarely logged. (similarity 0.93)
- Limited tracking of FOI requests hinders understanding of state FOI law effectiveness. (similarity 0.93)
- Many states lack data on FOI request processing and outcomes. (similarity 0.89)
- News media requests are marginalized in the state FOI process. (similarity 0.86)
- FOIA’s effectiveness diminishes due to inefficient request processes. (similarity 0.86)
- State FOI requests can lead to significant changes in government actions. (similarity 0.80)
- FOI requests have led to significant government action. (similarity 0.79)
Library Connections
- Limited tracking of FOI requests hinders understanding of state FOI law effectiveness.
#expands(0.90) — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 463 - FOIA’s effectiveness diminishes due to inefficient request processes.
#complicates(0.75)
Broader Connections
- State-level FOI requests by journalists are rarely logged.
#exemplifies(0.80) — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 470