Welcome to the USDA OIG Freedom of Information Act Portal

This portal allows members of the public to access frequently requested records, submit a FOIA request, and check the status of their outstanding request(s).

Login or Create PAL Account

You can create a PAL account by clicking the Register link in the top right corner of the screen, and providing the required information.  Once registered you can login by clicking the Sign In link in the top right corner of the screen, and signing into your account with your login credentials.  

View Frequently Requested Records

Many records are already publicly available. Before submitting a FOIA request, you should browse our Reading Room.

To Submit a FOIA Request Online

Register to create an online profile or Sign In to your existing profile. Click Submit Request to submit a FOIA request, and fill in the required information for your request.  

To Check Request Status

To check the status of a request that you previously submitted, login and click Request Status.