District of Columbia law provides that "all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts of those who represent them as public officials and employees." The DC Open Government Coalition is here to ensure the District government lives up to its promise.

Access your government through DC's transparency laws

The DC government is legally required to make public records and meetings accessible to the public. If you are trying to access public records, public meetings, or public datasets, the DC Open Government coalition has compiled information about how you can access them.

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Advocate for greater transparency in DC government

Part of the mission DC Open Government Coalition is to improve the processes by which the public gains access to government records and proceedings, and to educate the public and government officials about the principles and benefits of open government in a democratic society.

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Learn how to dig into DC government

The DC Open Government Coalition is offering training on how to access DC government information. These training sessions, called "Digging into DC," can help the DC community learn how to get a bit deeper into the functioning of the DC open government processes.

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News and Updates

Read the latest blog posts from the DC Open Government Coalition.

Dramatic FOIA Case Has Enough Evidence to Move Ahead: Possible Trial Could Air Charges that D.C. Police Brass Delayed and Denied Requests from Critics

DC defense attorney Amy Phillips can proceed to trial in her unique case alleging high officials of the Metropolitan Police Department interfered with public records requests from department critics. That’s the conclusion of a federal…

New Portal at D.C. Office of Administrative Hearings Offers Opinions Online, But Search Is Limited

Opinions by the 36 judges who hear thousands of complaints yearly about government agency errors are now accessible on a public online portal, a result of years of Coalition and community advocacy to end Office…

October Meeting Will Dive Into Future of Transparency in DC and Link to National and Global Efforts

UPDATE 11-20-24: GSA has posted video of the session, available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pb56u-xRrs&list=PLvdwyPgXnxxUZ9uzcRN7M32TvlOZYNF2S&index=5. The DC Open Government Coalition has announced an October 15 in-person event: Global to Local: Lessons for Open Government & Civic Engagement for…

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