FOIA request 177930 to Office of Special Counsel

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

FOIA Request: Comprehensive Records for OSC DI-12192024714
Date: December 19, 2024
To:
Office of the Special Counsel
FOIA Officer
1730 M Street, N.W., Suite 218
Washington, DC 20036-4505
Email: foiarequest@osc.gov
Subject: Freedom of Information Act Request for DI-12192024714

Dear FOIA Officer,

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C.  552), I am formally requesting access to all records, communications, correspondence, and documentation related to the matter identified as DI-12192024714. My request encompasses all materials created, reviewed, transmitted, or received by your office, whether internal or external, in connection with this disclosure. This request is rooted in constitutional, statutory, and public interest protections and seeks full compliance with applicable laws.

Scope of Request
I request the following records:

1. Case Documentation
All materials submitted in the filing or related to the filing of DI-12192024714, including internal reviews, evaluations, and notes.
All emails, letters, memoranda, and other forms of communication referencing DI-12192024714.
Documentation of actions taken in response to DI-12192024714, including decision-making processes, referrals, or outcomes.
2. Investigative Records
All internal and external communications about the handling, investigation, or disposition of DI-12192024714.
Any records indicating OSC staff assignments, meeting notes, or task orders for the investigation.
3. ADA Accommodations and Compliance
Policies, procedures, and guidelines related to ADA accommodations provided to me or considered in processing DI-12192024714.
All communications discussing accommodations for individuals with disabilities in relation to DI-12192024714.
4. Whistleblower Statutory Compliance
Records documenting compliance with whistleblower protections (5 U.S.C.  1213) in this case.
Any analyses or findings of violations of whistleblower protection laws stemming from the disclosure DI-12192024714.
5. Constitutional and Statutory Compliance
All records evidencing adherence to constitutional protections (First, Fifth, and Fourteenth Amendments) during the handling of this case.
Records reflecting internal discussions about procedural fairness, equal access, and transparency for DI-12192024714.
6. Taxpayer Accountability
Records addressing the allocation of public resources in managing DI-12192024714.
Financial and budgetary documentation related to the administration or handling of DI-12192024714.
7. Correspondence and Contacts
Identification of all personnel, including names, titles, and roles, involved in handling DI-12192024714.
External communications between OSC and other agencies related to DI-12192024714.

ADA Accommodations (Non-Negotiable)
To ensure compliance with Title II of the ADA (42 U.S.C.  12132) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C.  794), I require the following accommodations:

Requested ADA Accommodations (Non-Negotiable):
MuckRock Platform Only:
All responses must be delivered exclusively through the MuckRock platform. Portal logins, phone calls, physical mail, or external links are not acceptable.
Accessible Formats:
Embed all response text directly into the email body for accessibility.
Provide PDF attachments formatted for screen-reader compatibility.
Simplified Summaries:
Summarize lengthy or technical records for ease of understanding.
Identification of Responsible Personnel:
Identify all FOIA officers, ADA coordinators, and supervisory personnel involved.
Statutory Justifications:
Provide detailed statutory justifications for all redactions or denials in compliance with 5 U.S.C.  552(b).

I request a waiver of all fees associated with this FOIA request under 5 U.S.C.  552(a)(4)(A)(iii). This request is made in the public interest, as it seeks to inform public understanding of government operations and is not intended for commercial purposes.

Expedited Processing Request
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C.  552(a)(6)(E), I request expedited processing of this FOIA request due to the urgency of the public interest in this case and the potential consequences of delayed disclosure.

Non-Waiver of Rights
This request does not waive any rights I may have under FOIA, the ADA, or other applicable laws, and I reserve the right to appeal any decision to withhold or redact information.

Response Deadline
FOIA requires a response within 20 business days. Please confirm receipt of this request and provide an expected timeline for fulfillment. Failure to respond within the statutory timeframe will result in further actions, including escalation to oversight bodies and judicial remedies.


Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I trust that your office will handle this request in strict compliance with FOIA, constitutional protections, and statutory obligations.

Sincerely,
David Medeiros
Founder, ABI Resources
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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,

DAVID MEDEIROS

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Regards, 
U.S. Office of Special Counsel 
1730 M St., N.W., Suite 218 
Washington, District of Columbia 20036-4505

Dear David Medeiros, 

Thank you for submitting a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC). Your request has been assigned tracking number FOIA-2025-067. Please use this number in any future communications with OSC about this request.
Regards, 
U.S. Office of Special Counsel 
1730 M St., N.W., Suite 218 
Washington, District of Columbia 20036-4505

Dear David Medeiros, 
The status of your FOIA/PA request #FOIA-2025-067 has been updated to the following status 'Received'. To log into the OSC FOIA Portal click on the Application URL below. 

https://efoia.osc.gov 

Sincerely, 
U.S. Office of Special Counsel 
1730 M St., N.W., Suite 218 
Washington, District of Columbia 20036-4505

Escalated Complaint: Lack of Identity and Title of Communicating Official Basic ADA Accommodation.

Statement Regarding Awareness and Continued Violation of Federal Law

It is evident from the ongoing failures to comply with statutory obligations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and related constitutional protections, that your agency is aware of its legal responsibilities and yet continues to disregard them.

Your acknowledgment of FOIA request #FOIA-2025-067 reflects a clear awareness of the legal requirements under 5 U.S.C.  552, 42 U.S.C.  12132 (ADA Title II), and 29 U.S.C.  794 (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act). However, your deliberate inaction and failure to implement the requested accommodations, provide complete and timely responses, or identify responsible personnel constitutes a knowing and willful violation of these laws.

This pattern of behavior demonstrates not just administrative oversight, but an intentional disregard for legal obligations, which undermines transparency, accountability, and the principles of equal access guaranteed under federal law. Continued noncompliance risks judicial intervention, escalations to oversight bodies, and formal inquiries into systemic misconduct.


*** I demand the full name, title, and contact information of the individual(s) responsible for this communication. The repeated lack of identifying information and failure to meet accommodations violates federal laws, including FOIA (5 U.S.C.  552) and ADA (42 U.S.C.  12132). If these issues are not addressed within five (5) business days, I will escalate the matter to appropriate oversight bodies.

Formal Escalation Regarding FOIA Request #FOIA-2025-067
Date: December 27, 2024

To:
U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC)
1730 M St., N.W., Suite 218
Washington, D.C. 20036-4505

Subject
Formal Escalation and Complaint Regarding FOIA Request #FOIA-2025-067

Introduction
This is a formal escalation regarding my Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request (#FOIA-2025-067), submitted on December 19, 2024, and acknowledged by your office on December 27, 2024.

Your acknowledgment fails to address multiple compliance requirements under FOIA and related statutes. Specifically, the following issues require immediate resolution:

Lack of identification of the responsible official(s), as mandated by FOIA and transparency standards.
Insufficient acknowledgment of ADA accommodations explicitly requested in my submission.
Lack of confirmation on the scope of the request and failure to provide a timeline for the processing of requested records.
Legal Violations and Compliance Issues

1. Failure to Identify Responsible Personnel
Your communications on December 27, 2024, did not include the identity, title, or contact information of the official responsible for handling FOIA request #FOIA-2025-067.

Legal Basis:

5 U.S.C.  552(a)(6)(A)(i) requires agencies to provide the identity and contact details of the person responsible for processing FOIA requests.
5 C.F.R.  1303.10 further emphasizes the importance of transparency in correspondence.
Failure to comply with these standards impedes accountability and violates procedural obligations under FOIA.

2. ADA Non-Compliance Basic Accommodations Muckrock Platform Only Communications.
In my original request, I explicitly outlined the following non-negotiable ADA accommodations:

Accessible formats for all communications and records.
Embedding response text directly into the email body.
Screen-reader-compatible PDF attachments.
Plain-language summaries for technical or lengthy documents.
Your acknowledgment omitted any reference to these accommodations, violating:

42 U.S.C.  12132 (ADA Title II) and 29 U.S.C.  794 (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act), which require equitable access to services and communications for individuals with disabilities.
Tennessee v. Lane (541 U.S. 509, 2004): Public entities must ensure meaningful access to services.

3. Inadequate Acknowledgment and Timeline
Your response failed to confirm:

Whether the full scope of the requested records will be provided.
A timeline for the search, review, and production of records, as required under 5 U.S.C.  552(a)(6).
Details of any anticipated delays or exemptions, along with statutory justifications for redactions or denials.
The absence of this information violates FOIAs statutory requirement to provide clarity and predictability in processing requests.

Demands for Immediate Action
To address the above deficiencies, I demand the following corrective actions:

Identification of Responsible Personnel:

Provide the name, title, and direct contact information of the individual(s) responsible for handling request #FOIA-2025-067.
Confirmation of ADA Accommodations:

Confirm in writing that all requested ADA accommodations will be implemented for this request.
Scope and Timeline:

Confirm the full scope of records to be provided, including any anticipated delays or exemptions.
Provide a detailed timeline for processing, review, and delivery of responsive records.
Compliance with FOIA and ADA Requirements:

Ensure all future communications comply with the statutory and regulatory requirements for transparency, accessibility, and procedural fairness.
Deadline for Compliance
I expect a written response addressing the above issues by January 3, 2025. Failure to respond adequately will result in:

A formal complaint filed with the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) and the DOJ Office of Information Policy (OIP).
Escalation to Congressional oversight committees for review of systemic noncompliance.
Judicial remedies under FOIA, ADA, and related statutes.


Your offices current handling of FOIA request #FOIA-2025-067 falls short of the legal and ethical standards required of a federal agency. Immediate corrective actions are necessary to rectify these violations and to uphold the publics right to transparency and accessibility under federal law.
If I do not receive a full response, including the identification of the responsible individual(s) and confirmation of compliance with ADA requirements, within five (5) business days (by January 3, 2025), I will have no choice but to escalate this matter. Such escalation will include filing formal complaints with the following entities:

U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division (ADA enforcement)
Office of Government Information Services (FOIA oversight)
Relevant congressional oversight committees
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

I trust you will address this matter promptly and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Thank you for your immediate attention.

Sincerely,
David Medeiros
Founder, ABI Resources

CC:
Office of Government Information Services (OGIS)
DOJ Office of Information Policy (OIP)
Relevant Congressional Oversight Committees

U.S. OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL 1730 M Street, N.W., Suite 218 Washington, DC 20036-4505 (202) 804-7000 December 30, 2024 David Medeiros MuckRock News, DEPT MR177930 263 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115 Via Email: 177930-68574575@requests.muckrock.com Re: Freedom of Information Act and/or Privacy Act Request FOIA-2025-067 Dear Mr. Medeiros This letter acknowledges that the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) received your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and/or Privacy Act (PA) request on December 27, 2024 . We understand your request to be "I request the following records:1. Case DocumentationAll materials submitted in the ling or related to the ling of DI-12192024714, includinginternal reviews, evaluations, and notes.All emails, letters, memoranda, and other forms of communication referencingDI-12192024714.Documentation of actions taken in response to DI-12192024714, includingdecision-making processes, referrals, or outcomes.2. Investigative RecordsAll internal and external communications about the handling, investigation, ordisposition of DI-12192024714.Any records indicating OSC staff assignments, meeting notes, or task orders for theinvestigation.3. ADA Accommodations and CompliancePolicies, procedures, and guidelines related to ADA accommodations provided to me orconsidered in processing DI-12192024714.All communications discussing accommodations for individuals with disabilities inrelation to DI-12192024714.4. Whistleblower Statutory ComplianceRecords documenting compliance with whistleblower protections (5 U.S.C.  1213) inthis case.Any analyses or ndings of violations of whistleblower protection laws stemming fromthe disclosure DI-12192024714.5. Constitutional and Statutory ComplianceAll records evidencing adherence to constitutional protections (First, Fifth, andFourteenth Amendments) during the handling of this case.Records reecting internal discussions about procedural fairness, equal access, andtransparency for DI-12192024714.6. Taxpayer AccountabilityRecords addressing the allocation of public resources in managing DI-12192024714.Financial and budgetary documentation related to the administration or handling ofDI-12192024714.7. Correspondence and ContactsIdentication of all personnel, including names, titles, and roles, involved in handlingDI-12192024714.External communications between OSC and other agencies related to DI-12192024714. " Your request has been assigned tracking number FOIA-2025-067 . Please refer to this tracking number in future communications with OSC regarding this request. OSC generally processes requests in the order in which they were received. 
DI-12192024714 is not an OSC case file number. Please provide an OSC case file number so we may continue processing your request. 
If you have any questions, would otherwise like to discuss your request, or you require dispute resolution services, please feel free to contact Barbara Wheeler Jones, OSCs Acting Chief FOIA Officer and Acting FOIA Public Liaison, at bwheeler@osc.gov or at (202) 804-7000. Please reference the above-noted tracking number if you call or write. Additionally, you may contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at the National Archives and Records Administration to inquire about the FOIA mediation services they offer. (mailto:bwheeler@osc.gov) 
Thank you, /s/ Jennifer Wheeler FOIA Team Office of the Clerk 
You can reach OGIS by mail at Office of Government Information Services (OGIS), National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, Room 2510, College Park, MD, 20740-6001; by email at ; by fax at 202-741-5769; or by telephone at 202-741-5770 or toll-free at 1-877-684-6448. ogis@nara.gov

U.S. OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL 1730 M Street, N.W., Suite 218 Washington, DC 20036-4505 (202) 804-7000 Dear David Medeiros: Please be advised that the U.S. Office of Special Counsel received your FOIA request for processing.  In your request you have asked for an expedited determination.  We apply OSCs Expedited Processing Procedures at 5 C.F.R. 1820.4 as follows:   
 Failure to obtain requested records on an expedited basis could reasonably be expected to pose an imminent threat to the life or physical safety of an individual (this usually applies to individuals requesting their own investigative case file);  
 
  *  
 With respect to a request made by a person primarily engaged in disseminating information, an urgency exists to inform the public about an actual or alleged federal government activity ( this usually applies to members of the media); or  
 
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 The requested records relate to an appeal for which the requester faces an imminent deadline for filing with the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) or other administrative tribunal or a court of law, seeking personal relief pursuant to a complaint filed by the requester with OSC , or referred to OSC pursuant to title 38 of the U.S. Code (this usually applies when we receive proof of an imminent deadline).  Please provide proof for the basis to expedite your request Thank you, Jennifer Wheeler FOIA Program Specialist U.S. Office of Special Counsel 1730 M Street, N.W., Suite 218|Washington, DC 20036-4505 Tel: (214) 974-7074| Fax: (202) 254-3711| jwheeler@osc.gov

"Please provide proof for the basis to expedite your request.


Thank you,

 

Jennifer Wheeler

FOIA Program Specialist

U.S. Office of Special Counsel

1730 M Street, N.W., Suite 218|Washington, DC 20036-4505

Tel: (214) 974-7074| Fax: (202) 254-3711|jwheeler@osc.gov"

U.S. OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL 1730 M Street, N.W., Suite 218 Washington, DC 20036-4505 (202) 804-7000 December 30, 2024 David Medeiros MuckRock News, DEPT MR177930 263 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115 Via Email: 177930-68574575@requests.muckrock.com Re: Freedom of Information Act and/or Privacy Act Request FOIA-2025-067 Dear Mr. Medeiros This letter acknowledges that the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) received your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and/or Privacy Act (PA) request on December 27, 2024 . We understand your request to be "I request the following records:1. Case DocumentationAll materials submitted in the ling or related to the ling of DI-12192024714, includinginternal reviews, evaluations, and notes.All emails, letters, memoranda, and other forms of communication referencingDI-12192024714.Documentation of actions taken in response to DI-12192024714, includingdecision-making processes, referrals, or outcomes.2. Investigative RecordsAll internal and external communications about the handling, investigation, ordisposition of DI-12192024714.Any records indicating OSC staff assignments, meeting notes, or task orders for theinvestigation.3. ADA Accommodations and CompliancePolicies, procedures, and guidelines related to ADA accommodations provided to me orconsidered in processing DI-12192024714.All communications discussing accommodations for individuals with disabilities inrelation to DI-12192024714.4. Whistleblower Statutory ComplianceRecords documenting compliance with whistleblower protections (5 U.S.C.  1213) inthis case.Any analyses or ndings of violations of whistleblower protection laws stemming fromthe disclosure DI-12192024714.5. Constitutional and Statutory ComplianceAll records evidencing adherence to constitutional protections (First, Fifth, andFourteenth Amendments) during the handling of this case.Records reecting internal discussions about procedural fairness, equal access, andtransparency for DI-12192024714.6. Taxpayer AccountabilityRecords addressing the allocation of public resources in managing DI-12192024714.Financial and budgetary documentation related to the administration or handling ofDI-12192024714.7. Correspondence and ContactsIdentication of all personnel, including names, titles, and roles, involved in handlingDI-12192024714.External communications between OSC and other agencies related to DI-12192024714. " Your request has been assigned tracking number FOIA-2025-067 . Please refer to this tracking number in future communications with OSC regarding this request. OSC generally processes requests in the order in which they were received. If you have any questions, would otherwise like to discuss your request, or you require dispute resolution services, please feel free to contact Barbara Wheeler Jones, OSCs Acting Chief FOIA Officer and Acting FOIA Public Liaison, at bwheeler@osc.gov or at (202) 804-7000. Please reference the above-noted tracking number if you call or write. Additionally, you may contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at the National Archives and Records Administration to inquire about the FOIA mediation services they offer. (mailto:bwheeler@osc.gov) 
Thank you, /s/ Jennifer Wheeler FOIA Team Office of the Clerk 
You can reach OGIS by mail at Office of Government Information Services (OGIS), National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, Room 2510, College Park, MD, 20740-6001; by email at ; by fax at 202-741-5769; or by telephone at 202-741-5770 or toll-free at 1-877-684-6448. ogis@nara.gov

Subject: Escalated Complaint and Appeal: FOIA-2025-067, OSCs Refusal to Process Request DI-12192024714 and Violation of Federal Law
Date: December 31, 2024

To: All

Special Counsel:

Name: Hampton Dellinger
Email: info@osc.gov
Phone: (202) 804-7000
Mailing Address:
U.S. Office of Special Counsel
1730 M Street NW, Suite 218
Washington, DC 20036-4505

Chief Operating Officer:
Name: Karl Kammann
Email: info@osc.gov
Phone: (202) 804-7000
Mailing Address:
U.S. Office of Special Counsel
1730 M Street NW, Suite 218
Washington, DC 20036-4505

General Counsel:
Name: Susan K. Ullman
Email: info@osc.gov
Phone: (202) 804-7000
Mailing Address:
U.S. Office of Special Counsel
1730 M Street NW, Suite 218
Washington, DC 20036-4505

Name: Barbara Wheeler Jones
Title: Acting Chief FOIA Officer and Acting FOIA Public Liaison
Email: bwheeler@osc.gov
Phone: (202) 804-7000

Jennifer Wheeler
Title:  FOIA Team Office of the Clerk  
Phone Tel: (214) 974-7074  Fax: (202) 254-3711
Email:   jwheeler@osc.gov 

Office of the Special Counsel (OSC)
1730 M Street, N.W., Suite 218
Washington, D.C. 20036-4505

CC:
Office of Government Information Services (OGIS)
Congressional Oversight Committees
U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division

Introduction:
This formal complaint and appeal concern OSCs handling of my Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request (#FOIA-2025-067) regarding case DI-12192024714. OSCs refusal to acknowledge the case number, failure to accommodate ADA requests, and neglect to adhere to FOIAs procedural requirements constitute a violation of federal laws and established constitutional protections. These issues demand immediate corrective action to ensure compliance and uphold the principles of transparency, accountability, and accessibility.

I. Violations of Constitutional Rights
First Amendment (Right to Petition for Redress):

OSCs refusal to process my request obstructs my constitutional right to petition the government for grievances.
NARA v. Favish, 541 U.S. 157 (2004), underscores that FOIA is integral to ensuring government transparency and public oversight.
Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments (Due Process and Equal Protection):

The lack of acknowledgment of the correct case number and failure to process my request deprives me of procedural due process.
Unequal treatment in handling this request compared to other FOIA requests violates equal protection under the law.

II. Whistleblower Law Violations
Failure to Protect Whistleblower Interests (5 U.S.C.  1213):
DI-12192024714 is a whistleblower case under OSCs jurisdiction. OSCs actions impede my ability to access records critical to understanding whistleblower protections and enforcement in this matter.
Lane v. Franks, 573 U.S. 228 (2014), confirms whistleblowers' rights to participate in government accountability without retaliation or obstruction.

III. Taxpayer Accountability Violations
Misuse of Public Resources:
OSCs refusal to process my request undermines the efficient use of taxpayer funds intended for oversight and accountability.
Comptroller of the Treasury v. Wynne, 575 U.S. 542 (2015), establishes the governments obligation to taxpayers to operate transparently and equitably.
IV. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Violations
Failure to Provide Requested Accommodations:

I explicitly requested ADA accommodations, including:
Use of the MuckRock platform for all correspondence.
Accessible formats for all records (screen-reader-compatible PDFs with embedded text).
Summarized explanations for complex or lengthy documents.
OSCs failure to acknowledge or provide these accommodations violates Title II of the ADA (42 U.S.C.  12132) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C.  794).
Legal Precedents:

Tennessee v. Lane, 541 U.S. 509 (2004): Public entities must provide meaningful access to services.
Alexander v. Choate, 469 U.S. 287 (1985): Denial of access constitutes unlawful discrimination.

V. Procedural Violations and Misrepresentation of Case Number
Incorrect Rejection of Case Number:

DI-12192024714 is a valid OSC case number, as evidenced by prior communications with OSC (attached documents from OSC acknowledging DI-12192024714).
OSCs claim that this case number is unrecognized directly contradicts its own records, undermining trust in its procedural integrity.
Failure to Conduct a Reasonable Search:

FOIA requires agencies to conduct searches reasonably calculated to uncover all relevant documents (5 U.S.C.  552(a)(3)). Refusing to search based on the case number conflicts with this requirement.
Judicial Watch, Inc. v. United States Secret Serv., 726 F.3d 208 (D.C. Cir. 2013): Agencies must justify refusals to conduct reasonable searches.

VI. Justification for Expedited Processing
Imminent Deadline and Urgency:

The requested records are critical to pending legal filings and time-sensitive whistleblower disclosures.
Public interest in exposing potential government misconduct justifies expedited processing under Al-Fayed v. CIA, 254 F.3d 300 (D.C. Cir. 2001), and Cleaver v. Kelley, 427 F. Supp. 80 (D.D.C. 1976).
Legal Standards for Expedited Processing:

FOIA permits expedited processing where:
Delay poses an imminent threat to life or safety.
There is urgency to inform the public on matters of federal activity.
Imminent deadlines exist for related legal actions.
OSCs refusal to grant expedited processing despite documented urgency violates these standards.

VII. Demands for Immediate Action
Process the FOIA Request Fully:

Conduct a reasonable search for records using DI-12192024714.
Provide a substantive acknowledgment of the request, including a timeline for processing.
Adhere to ADA Accommodations:

Confirm implementation of all requested accommodations.
Deliver records in accessible formats and via the MuckRock platform.
Justify Any Denials or Delays:

Provide a detailed Vaughn Index for withheld or redacted records, citing specific FOIA exemptions.
Explain any anticipated delays in compliance with 5 U.S.C.  552(a)(6).

VIII. Consequences of Non-Compliance
Failure to comply with these demands by January 10, 2025, will result in:

Formal Complaints:

Filing with the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) for mediation and compliance oversight.
ADA complaints with the DOJ Civil Rights Division.
Judicial Remedies:

Initiating legal proceedings under 5 U.S.C.  552(a)(4)(B) and 42 U.S.C.  12188 for enforcement of FOIA and ADA compliance.
Congressional Notification:

Reporting systemic failures to Congressional oversight committees.

IX. Conclusion
OSCs refusal to acknowledge DI-12192024714 and failure to comply with federal law threatens transparency, accountability, and the rights of whistleblowers and individuals with disabilities. Immediate corrective action is necessary to restore public trust and ensure compliance with FOIA, ADA, and constitutional protections.

I expect a substantive response addressing all issues raised by January 10, 2025.

Sincerely,
David Medeiros
Founder, ABI Resources

Attachments:
Prior OSC acknowledgment of DI-12192024714


Failure to comply will result in escalations, including judicial remedies and formal complaints to oversight entities.

Thank you for your cooperation in addressing this urgent matter. I look forward to your prompt and thorough response.

Sincerely,
David Medeiros
Founder, ABI Resources

_____________________
CC: Oversight and Accountability Authorities
State of Connecticut
Ned Lamont
Title: Governor of Connecticut
Phone: (860) 566-4840
Email: governor.lamont@ct.gov

William Tong
Title: Attorney General of Connecticut
Phone: (860) 808-5318
Email: attorney.general@ct.gov

Andrea Barton Reeves
Title: Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS)
Phone: (860) 424-5053
Email: andrea.bartonreeves@ct.gov

Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission (FOIC)
Phone: (860) 566-5682
Email: foi@ct.gov

Matthew S. Antonetti
Title: Legal Director, Connecticut Department of Social Services
Phone: (860) 424-5386
Email: matthew.antonetti@ct.gov

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Xavier Becerra
Title: Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Phone: (202) 690-7000
Email: HHS_FOIA@hhs.gov

Chiquita Brooks-LaSure
Title: Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Phone: (410) 786-3000
Email: FOIA_Request@cms.hhs.gov

Lisa Pino
Title: Director, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), HHS
Phone: (800) 368-1019
Email: ocrmail@hhs.gov

Emmett Nicholson
Title: Senior Medicaid Compliance Official, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Phone: (410) 786-7623
Email: emmett.nicholson@cms.hhs.gov

Michelle A. James
Title: Medicaid Oversight Official, CMS
Phone: (410) 786-3033
Email: michelle.james@cms.hhs.gov

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
Merrick B. Garland
Title: Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice
Phone: (202) 514-2000
Email: doj.oag@usdoj.gov

Kristen Clarke
Title: Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division
Phone: (202) 514-4609
Email: civilrights.justice@usdoj.gov

Michael E. Horowitz
Title: Inspector General, DOJ Office of Inspector General
Phone: (202) 514-3435
Email: oig.hotline@usdoj.gov

Priscilla Jones
Title: Supervisory Administrative Specialist, Office of Information Policy (OIP)
Phone: (202) 514-3642
Email: oip.foia@usdoj.gov

Michael G. Seidel
Title: Section Chief, Record/Information Dissemination Section, FBI
Phone: (202) 324-3000
Email: foipaquestions@fbi.gov

Alina M. Semo
Title: Director, Office of Government Information Services (OGIS), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Phone: (202) 741-5770 | Toll-Free: 1-877-684-6448
Email: ogis@nara.gov

Congressional Oversight Committees
James Comer
Title: Chair, House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
Phone: (202) 225-5074
Email: oversightpress@mail.house.gov

Gary Peters
Title: Chair, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Phone: (202) 224-2627
Email: committee@hsgac.senate.gov

Jamie Raskin
Title: Chair, House Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
Phone: (202) 225-5341
Email: civilrights@mail.house.gov

Dick Durbin
Title: Chair, Senate Judiciary Committee
Phone: (202) 224-2152
Email: judiciary@senate.gov

Rosa DeLauro
Title: Ranking Member, House Appropriations Committee
Phone: (202) 225-3661
Email: appropriations@mail.house.gov

Bernie Sanders
Title: Chair, Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Phone: (202) 224-5141
Email: helpcommittee@senate.gov

Catherine Lhamon
Title: Chair, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
Phone: (202) 376-7533
Email: contact@usccr.gov

Richard Blumenthal
Title: Senator, Connecticut
Phone: (202) 224-2823
Email: blumenthal@senate.gov

Chris Murphy
Title: Senator, Connecticut
Phone: (202) 224-4041
Email: murphy@senate.gov

Sincerely,
David Medeiros
Founder, ABI Resources
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DI-12192024714 DI-12112024134 FBI

U.S. OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL 1730 M Street, N.W., Suite 218 Washington, DC 20036-4505 (202) 804-7000 
December 31, 2024 David Medeiros MuckRock News, DEPT MR177930 263 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115 Via Email:   177930-68574575@requests.muckrock.com Re:  Freedom of Information Act and/or Privacy Act Request (#FOIA-2025-067) Dear Mr. Medeiros: 
I am writing regarding your pending request withthe U.S.Office of Special Counsel (OSC); FOIA-2025-067. our request is pending in our processing queue. Upon reviewing your request for processing, I would like to discuss possible narrowing of your request. As you may or may not know at this point, in narrowing we are able to focus on specific records or areas you may be more specifically interested in; lowering the volume of records processing and review needs. This narrowing method increases the agencys ability to respond to a request in a timely and useful manner. In most cases, a change in track from Complex to Simple allows FOIA team members to process a request in a shorter amount of time, as there are fewer records for review and processing. 

In this request, FOIA-2025-067, we find your request needs clarification andappears to be overly broad and/or not reasonably described. If completed, a search could yield a large volume of records, which may not be responsive and would require extensive review to determine. 
Can you please provide the FOIA unit with more specificity regarding the record(s) sought in your request for records? You can contact me directly via email at jwheeler@osc.gov. You retain the right to have your FOIA request processed as it is without narrowing if you so please. You may also REPLY to this email with suggested narrowing of the scope of your request FOIA-2025-067. Please keep in mind that we cannot expand the scope of a request. This correspondence is just an attempt to provide you with options during this FOIA request process here at OSC. I hope you find this information useful, and I look forward to hearing from you soon. 
If you have any other concerns, would otherwise like to discuss your request with our Public Liaison, or you require dispute resolution services, please feel free to contact Barbara Wheeler Jones, OSCs Acting Chief FOIA Officer and Acting FOIA Public Liaison, at bwheeler@osc.gov or at (202) 804-7000. Please reference the above-noted tracking number if you call or write. Additionally, you may contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at the National Archives and Records Administration to inquire about the FOIA mediation services they offer. (mailto:bwheeler@osc.gov) With kind regards, /s/ Jennifer Wheeler FOIASpecialist Office of the Clerk 
You can reach OGIS by mail at Office of Government Information Services (OGIS), National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, Room 2510, College Park, MD, 20740-6001; by email at ; by fax at 202-741-5769; or by telephone at 202-741-5770 or toll-free at 1-877-684-6448. ogis@nara.gov

Escalated Complaint and Appeal: FOIA-2025-067  Refusal to Process Request DI-12192024714 and Violation of Federal Law
Date: December 31, 2024
To:
U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC)
1730 M Street, N.W., Suite 218
Washington, D.C. 20036-4505

CC:
Office of Government Information Services (OGIS)
Congressional Oversight Committees
U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division

Introduction
This formal escalation and appeal address OSCs handling of FOIA request #FOIA-2025-067 concerning case DI-12192024714. The Office of Special Counsel has:

Refused to acknowledge or process the request based on an alleged issue with the case number.
Failed to comply with FOIA requirements to conduct a reasonable search.
Neglected to provide accommodations requested under the ADA.
Demanded unjustified narrowing of a clearly described request.
These actions violate federal law, obstruct transparency, and infringe upon my constitutional rights.

I. Violations of Constitutional Rights
First Amendment
The OSC's refusal to process my FOIA request obstructs my right to petition the government for redress of grievances.
Precedent: NARA v. Favish, 541 U.S. 157 (2004), highlights FOIA as a tool to ensure government accountability and public oversight.
Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments
The lack of acknowledgment and improper narrowing efforts deprive me of due process.
Treating this FOIA request differently from others violates equal protection principles.

II. Whistleblower Protection Violations
Failure to Uphold 5 U.S.C.  1213
Case DI-12192024714 concerns whistleblower disclosures. OSC's refusal to process my request obstructs transparency and accountability critical to whistleblower protections.
Precedent: Lane v. Franks, 573 U.S. 228 (2014), underscores whistleblowers rights to participate in public accountability efforts without obstruction.

III. Taxpayer Accountability Violations
Mismanagement of Public Resources
The OSCs delays and refusal to process my request squander taxpayer funds allocated to ensure government accountability.
Precedent: Comptroller of the Treasury v. Wynne, 575 U.S. 542 (2015), mandates transparent and efficient use of public funds.

IV. ADA Violations
Failure to Provide Accommodations
My FOIA submission explicitly outlined ADA accommodations, including:
Communications through the MuckRock platform.
Screen-reader-compatible PDFs with plain-text summaries.
Accommodations for accessibility barriers caused by a brain injury.
OSCs failure to acknowledge or implement these accommodations violates the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Legal Precedents
Tennessee v. Lane, 541 U.S. 509 (2004): Public entities must ensure meaningful access to services.
Alexander v. Choate, 469 U.S. 287 (1985): Denial of accommodations constitutes discrimination under federal disability law.

V. Procedural Violations
Improper Rejection of the Case Number
OSC has previously acknowledged DI-12192024714 as a valid case number. Evidence of this acknowledgment is attached.
OSCs refusal to process the request contradicts FOIAs requirements and creates unnecessary procedural barriers.
Precedent: Judicial Watch, Inc. v. United States Secret Serv., 726 F.3d 208 (D.C. Cir. 2013), requires agencies to justify refusals to conduct a reasonable search.
Unjustified Demand for Narrowing
My request is specific and meets FOIAs statutory requirements. Demands for narrowing without a substantive basis are a delay tactic and violate 5 U.S.C.  552(a)(3).

VI. Justification for Expedited Processing
Urgency of Request
This request involves whistleblower disclosures, imminent legal deadlines, and matters of public interest. Delay risks harm to the public and undermines accountability.
Legal Precedents Supporting Expedited Processing
Al-Fayed v. CIA, 254 F.3d 300 (D.C. Cir. 2001): Expedited processing is warranted where urgency exists to inform the public about government activity.
Cleaver v. Kelley, 427 F. Supp. 80 (D.D.C. 1976): Urgency to file legal actions supports expedited handling.
EPIC v. DOJ, 416 F. Supp. 2d 30 (D.D.C. 2006): Demonstrating public interest and deadlines justifies prioritization.
VII. Demands for Immediate Action
To address these issues, I demand the following actions:

Immediate Processing of FOIA Request:

Conduct a reasonable search for records associated with DI-12192024714.
Provide an acknowledgment letter confirming the scope and timeline.
ADA Compliance:

Confirm implementation of requested accommodations, including accessible formats and MuckRock platform communication.
Justification for Any Delays or Exemptions:

Provide a Vaughn Index detailing any withheld or redacted records, with statutory justifications under 5 U.S.C.  552(b).
Reconsideration of Expedited Processing:

Acknowledge the urgency of this request and prioritize its handling.
Withdrawal of Narrowing Demands:

OSC must process the request as submitted, which complies with FOIAs specificity requirements.
VIII. Consequences of Non-Compliance
Failure to comply by January 10, 2025, will result in:

Formal Complaints:

Submission to OGIS for mediation.
ADA complaints to the DOJ Civil Rights Division.
Judicial Remedies:

Legal action under 5 U.S.C.  552(a)(4)(B) and 42 U.S.C.  12188 to enforce FOIA and ADA compliance.
Congressional Notification:

Reporting systemic noncompliance to relevant oversight committees.
IX. Conclusion
OSCs handling of FOIA request #FOIA-2025-067 reflects systemic failures that violate federal law and infringe upon constitutional and statutory rights. Immediate corrective actions are necessary to resolve these issues and restore public trust.

I expect a substantive response addressing all issues raised in this letter by January 10, 2025.

Sincerely,
David Medeiros
Founder, ABI Resources

Attachments:

Proof of prior OSC acknowledgment of DI-12192024714.
Evidence of ADA accommodation requests.
Documentation supporting expedited processing criteria.

U.S. OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL 1730 M Street, N.W., Suite 218 Washington, DC 20036-4505 (202) 804-7000 
January 15, 2025 David Medeiros MuckRock News, DEPT MR177930263 Huntington Ave Boston,MA 02115 
ViaEmail:  177930-68574575@requests.muckrock.com Re:  Freedom of Information Act and/or PrivacyAct Request #FOIA-2025-067 Dear Mr. Medeiros: Please be advised that your Freedom of Information Act(FOIA) and/or Privacy Act request to the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC)has been in the request queue pending processing. We acknowledge your request and are committed to communicating with requesters. After an initial review when it wasreceived, your request was placed in our Simple track for FOIArequests. (OSC categorizes its FOIArequests in three tracks, simple, complex, and expedited. We then generally process the requests in theorder in which they were received within each category). Becauseyour request is Simple and it has been a long time since you made therequest, OSC would like to confirm that you are still seeking the recordsrequested. If you find that you no longer need the requested records,please advise BY REPLY EMAIL stating that you longer wish to have yourrequest processed. We will administratively close your request at that time. Ifyou remain interested in the records, please advise BY REPLY EMAILstating that you wish to have your request processed. You may wish toconsider narrowing the scope of your request, which will allow us to provide aresponse more quickly.Ifyou wish to speak with someone directly, you may contactthe FOIA PublicLiaison, at 202-804-7000. Ifwe do not receive a response to this message within 30 working days, we will administratively close your request.Thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to hearingfrom you soon! Thank you,  
Office of the Clerk U.S. Office of Special Counsel 1730 M. St, NW Washington, DC 20036 foiarequest@osc.gov Attachment below- 
January 15, 2025 Processing Update Confirmation 
***************************** OSC FOIARequest # FOIA-2025-067 
 
  *  
 I, David    Medeiros would like OSC to continue processing my FOIA request    (#FOIA-2025-067) in its order in the queue. I understand that my request may still take some time to complete. 
 
  *  
 I, David    Medeiros, give my consent to OSC to    withdraw my FOIA request (#FOIA-2025-067). I understand that the requested records will not be processed. 
 
  *  
 I, David Medeiros would like to narrow the scope of my initial    FOIA request (#FOIA-2025-067) currentlypending in OSC'squeue. Please consider the narrowed scope as follows:        _________________________ _________________________ Signature Date Please mail this signed form to the Office of the Clerkat the address at the top of this letter within 30days of thedate of this letter. You may also faxthe signed form to (202) 254-5151 or scan and email it to FOIArequest@osc.gov Please keep acopy for your records.

Subject: 12/19/2024 Freedom of Information Act Request: Full Records for OSC DI-12192024714  Constitutional, Whistleblower, Taxpayer, and ADA Compliance Inquiry Office of the Special Counsel OPM FCC FIC DOJ DOL DSS CMS HHS CDC GAO OSC OIG PHS DPH CHRO FOIA FOIC

01.16.2025

Subject: Freedom of Information Act Request: Full Records for OSC DI-12192024714  Constitutional, Whistleblower, Taxpayer, and ADA Compliance Inquiry Office of the Special Counsel OPM FCC FIC DOJ DOL DSS CMS HHS CDC GAO OSC OIG PHS DPH CHRO FOIA FOIC

Final Assertion of Legal Obligations Under FOIA, ADA, and Constitutional Law

Subject: 12/23/2024 Freedom of Information Act Request: OSC Cases DI-25-000310, DI-25-000325, DI-25-000379, DI-12192024714, and DI-12112024134; Associated FBI, DOJ, HHS, CMS, OAG, OIP , DOT and Medicaid Oversight Records FOIA (Federal Bureau of Investigation)

To: ALL

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Subject: Urgent Request for Investigation into OSC Case Records, Altered Decisions, and Suppressed Reports

Dear FBI Team,
I am formally requesting your assistance to investigate systemic failures, misconduct, and potential criminal activity surrounding the handling of my submissions to the Office of Special Counsel (OSC). These failures directly impact whistleblower protections, Medicaid oversight, and public accountability.
Issues to Investigate

1. Case Numbers and Records Management
 Case Numbers Requiring Investigation:

DI-25-000310
DI-25-000325
DI-25-000379
DI-12192024714
DI-12112024134
OSCFiling-MedeirosDavid-DI-11252024342
OSCFiling-MedeirosDavid-DI-11272024158
OSCFiling-MedeirosDavid-DI-11282024737
OSCFiling-MedeirosDavid-DI-12022024333
OSCFiling-MedeirosDavid-DI-12032024933
OSCFiling-MedeirosDavid-DI-12042024718
OSCFiling-MedeirosDavid-DI-12052024838
OSCFiling-MedeirosDavid-DI-12062024939
OSCFiling-MedeirosDavid-DI-12072024240
OSCFiling-MedeirosDavid-DI-12112024134
OSCFiling-MedeirosDavid-DI-12202024300
OSCFiling-MedeirosDavid-DI-112620241121

2. Anonymity and Lack of Accountability in Decision-Making
Unsigned Determination Letters:
Many determination letters from OSC lack identifiable signatures, names, or clear authorship.
This practice raises serious concerns about accountability and compliance with transparency laws.

3. Suppressed or Altered Records
Evidence suggests discrepancies between the whistleblower reports I submitted and how they were recorded or handled by OSC.
Specific issues include:
Alterations or removal of content from submitted complaints.
Suppression of reports that exposed systemic failures in Medicaid oversight and retaliation against whistleblowers.

4. Lack of FOIA Compliance
Despite repeated Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, OSC and related agencies have failed to provide:
Complete case files and communication logs.
Justification for withheld or redacted information.
Clear timelines for compliance.

Specific Questions to Investigate
1. Who is Responsible for Managing These Records?
Identify the individuals, teams, or automated systems involved in creating, altering, and assigning these case numbers and reports.

2. What Decisions Were Made and Why?
Determine how decisions were reached, why some reports were closed without action, and why letters were sent anonymously.

3. Were There Violations of Federal Law?
Investigate potential obstruction of justice, retaliation, or misuse of authority under whistleblower protection laws and FOIA.

Key Agencies and Officials Involved
This matter spans multiple federal and state agencies, including:
 Office of Special Counsel (OSC)
 Department of Justice (DOJ)
 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
 Office of Inspector General (OIG)

Why This Matters
1. Whistleblower Protections:
Retaliation against whistleblowers and suppression of reports undermine federal protections designed to safeguard transparency and accountability.

2. Impact on Vulnerable Populations:
These failures harm Medicaid consumers, particularly those with disabilities, by allowing systemic mismanagement to persist unchecked.

3. Misuse of Taxpayer Funds:
Lack of oversight and accountability results in waste and misuse of federal funds meant to serve the public.

Requested Actions
1. Investigate Record Management:
Audit all OSC records, emails, and internal communications related to these case numbers.

Identify responsible individuals or systems.
2. Subpoena Additional Evidence:

Secure all suppressed or altered reports to ensure a complete and accurate investigation.
3. Hold Accountable Those Involved in Misconduct:

Recommend prosecution or disciplinary action for any individuals found to have violated federal laws.
4. Ensure Compliance with FOIA and Whistleblower Protections:
Mandate OSC and related agencies to comply fully with FOIA requests and whistleblower laws.

Attachments
I have attached all available documentation, including:
Correspondence with OSC, including determination letters and emails.
FOIA requests and responses (or lack thereof).
Detailed reports submitted to OSC and other federal agencies.

Conclusion
This issue demands immediate attention to uphold the principles of transparency, accountability, and justice. I am available to provide additional information or documentation as needed.

Sincerely,
David Medeiros
Founder, ABI Resources

Subject: Final Assertion of Legal Obligations Under FOIA, ADA, and Constitutional Law
Subject: 12/23/2024 Freedom of Information Act Request: OSC Cases DI-25-000310, DI-25-000325, DI-25-000379, DI-12192024714, and DI-12112024134; Associated FBI, DOJ, HHS, CMS, OAG, OIP , DOT and Medicaid Oversight Records FOIA (Federal Bureau of Investigation)

01.08.2025

To all It May Concern in All Relevant Departments and Divisions,

Federal Bureau of Investigation
Michael G. Seidel
Section Chief
Record/Information Dissemination Section
Information Management Division

This correspondence pertains to my Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. Your handling of this matter raises critical concerns under FOIA (5 U.S.C.  552), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA, 42 U.S.C.  12132), and constitutional principles of government accountability.

OSC Case Records
Complete files, internal and external communications, investigations, and resolutions regarding:

OSCFiling-MedeirosDavid-DI-11252024342 .pdf

OSCFiling-MedeirosDavid-DI-11272024158 .pdf

OSCFiling-MedeirosDavid-DI-11282024737 .pdf

OSCFiling-MedeirosDavid-DI-12022024333 .pdf

OSCFiling-MedeirosDavid-DI-12032024933 .pdf

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OSC File No. DI-25-000379
DI-25-000310
DI-25-000325
DI-25-000379
DI-12192024714
DI-12112024134

As recognized in National Archives and Records Administration v. Favish, 541 U.S. 157 (2004), transparency is fundamental to democracy and public trust. Your agencys obligations are not discretionary, and failure to meet them constitutes a violation of statutory and constitutional law. This letter establishes your duties, addresses deficiencies, and anticipates and counters all potential deflection strategies.

1. FOIA Obligations: Statutory Mandates and Required Actions
FOIA establishes an enforceable right of access to federal agency records. Your response must meet the following requirements:

A. Timeliness
Under 5 U.S.C.  552(a)(6)(A), you are required to provide a determination within 20 business days. Delays beyond this timeframe, absent legitimate extension requests, constitute a violation of FOIA.

Countermeasure: Delays are actionable under Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington v. DOJ, 711 F.3d 180 (D.C. Cir. 2013).
Required Action: Provide the requested records or a lawful determination.

B. Adequacy of Search
FOIA requires a thorough and reasonable search for records, as established in Campbell v. DOJ, 164 F.3d 20 (D.C. Cir. 1998). This includes:

Identifying the databases, locations, and terms used.
Providing a sworn affidavit detailing the search scope.
Countermeasure: A vague claim of "no responsive records" is insufficient without a detailed affidavit.
Required Action: Submit a sworn affidavit documenting the search or confirm the existence of responsive records.

C. Proper Use of Exemptions
Exemptions under 5 U.S.C.  552(b) must be narrowly applied and justified with specific explanations. Blanket or vague exemptions are impermissible.

Countermeasure: A Vaughn index (Vaughn v. Rosen, 484 F.2d 820 (D.C. Cir. 1973)) is required to justify each withholding.
Required Action: Submit a Vaughn index detailing each exemption and its justification within 10 business days.

D. Decentralization and Referrals
Referrals or decentralization excuses do not absolve your agency of its responsibility to provide a consolidated response. As held in McGehee v. CIA, 697 F.2d 1095 (D.C. Cir. 1983), agencies must coordinate internally to ensure compliance.

Countermeasure: Require assurance of continuity and coordination across divisions.
Required Action: Consolidate records from all relevant offices and provide a unified response.

2. ADA and Rehabilitation Act Compliance: Equal Access as a Legal Right
As a person with a documented disability, I am entitled to reasonable accommodations under the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Your failure to provide accessible formats for requested records constitutes discrimination and violates federal law.

Case Law:
Tennessee v. Lane, 541 U.S. 509 (2004): Agencies must ensure meaningful access to government services.
Alexander v. Choate, 469 U.S. 287 (1985): Denial of reasonable accommodations creates barriers that violate civil rights.
Required Action:

Provide all requested records in accessible formats, including plain-language summaries or electronic files compatible with assistive technologies.
Confirm compliance with ADA requirements by [specific date].
3. Mandated Reporting and Whistleblower Protections
Your handling of this request implicates broader concerns, including potential fraud, misuse of federal funds, or retaliation against whistleblowers. Under the Whistleblower Protection Act (5 U.S.C.  2302), you are required to report and address systemic violations.

Countermeasure: Reference Misprision of Felony (18 U.S.C.  4), which requires the reporting of observed violations of law.
Required Action: Document and escalate evidence of misconduct to oversight bodies, including the Office of Inspector General (OIG).

4. Consequences of Non-Compliance
Failure to comply with your statutory obligations knowingly constitutes violations of:

Obstruction of Justice (18 U.S.C.  1505): Delaying lawful access to records obstructs public accountability.
Civil Rights Violations (42 U.S.C.  1983): Denying ADA accommodations constitutes a deprivation of federally protected rights.
Misprision of Felony (18 U.S.C.  4): Concealing or failing to report observed violations is a criminal act.
Countermeasure: Prepare for judicial review, oversight complaints, and public advocacy if compliance fails.
5. Escalation Pathways
If your office does not comply within the specified timeframe, I will escalate this matter through:

Judicial Review: Filing a lawsuit under 5 U.S.C.  552(a)(4)(B) to compel disclosure.
Oversight Complaints: Submitting formal complaints to OGIS, OIG, and the DOJ Civil Rights Division.
Public Advocacy: Engaging investigative journalists, transparency advocates, and public interest organizations to ensure accountability.

6. Final Statement: Upholding Transparency and Accountability
This matter reflects the publics right to transparency and the preservation of trust in government institutions. Your actions will either affirm your agencys commitment to accountability or further evidence systemic disregard for these principles.

I look forward to your prompt and substantive response.

David Medeiros
ABI Resources

State of Connecticut Officials:

Governor Ned Lamont
Title: Governor of Connecticut
Office Address: State Capitol, 210 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: (860) 566-4840
Toll-Free: (800) 406-1527
TDD: (860) 524-7397
Email: Contact Form
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/governor

Attorney General William Tong
Title: Attorney General of Connecticut
Office Address: 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: (860) 808-5318
Email: attorney.general@ct.gov
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/ag

Commissioner Andrea Barton Reeves
Title: Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS)
Office Address: 55 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105
Phone: (860) 424-5053
Email: andrea.bartonreeves@ct.gov
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/dss

Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission (FOIC)
Office Address: 165 Capitol Avenue, Suite 1100, Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: (860) 566-5682
Toll-Free: 1-866-374-3617
Email: foi@ct.gov
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/foi

Federal Officials and Agencies:

Senator Richard Blumenthal
Title: U.S. Senator from Connecticut
Washington D.C. Office Address: 706 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510
Phone: (202) 224-2823
Email: Contact Form
Website: https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov

Senator Chris Murphy
Title: U.S. Senator from Connecticut
Washington D.C. Office Address: 136 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510
Phone: (202) 224-4041
Email: Contact Form
Website: https://www.murphy.senate.gov

U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
Title: Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke
Office Address: 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20530
Phone: (202) 514-4609
Email: civilrights.justice@usdoj.gov
Website: https://www.justice.gov/crt

Office of Government Information Services (OGIS)
Title: Director Alina M. Semo
Office Address: 8601 Adelphi Road-OGIS, College Park, MD 20740-6001
Phone: (202) 741-5770
Toll-Free: 1-877-684-6448
Email: ogis@nara.gov
Website: https://www.archives.gov/ogis

Attorney General Merrick Garland
Title: U.S. Attorney General
Office Address: 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20530
Phone: (202) 514-2000
Email: doj.oag@usdoj.gov
Website: https://www.justice.gov/ag

Inspector General
Michael E. Horowitz
Title: Inspector General, U.S. Department of Justice
Office Address: 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20530
Phone: (202) 514-3435
Email: oig.hotline@usdoj.gov
Website: https://oig.justice.gov

Comptroller General
Gene L. Dodaro
Title: Comptroller General of the United States, U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Office Address: 441 G Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20548
Phone: (202) 512-3000
Email: contact@gao.gov
Website: https://www.gao.gov

Congressional Oversight Committees

James Comer
Title: Chair, House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
Office Address: 2157 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: (202) 225-5074
Email: oversightpress@mail.house.gov
Website: https://oversight.house.gov

Gary Peters
Title: Chair, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Office Address: 340 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510
Phone: (202) 224-2627
Email: committee@hsgac.senate.gov
Website: https://www.hsgac.senate.gov

Jamie Raskin
Title: Chair, House Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
Office Address: 2157 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: (202) 225-5341
Email: civilrights@mail.house.gov
Website: https://raskin.house.gov

Dick Durbin
Title: Chair, Senate Judiciary Committee
Office Address: 711 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510
Phone: (202) 224-2152
Email: judiciary@senate.gov
Website: https://www.judiciary.senate.gov

Rosa DeLauro
Title: Ranking Member, House Appropriations Committee
Office Address: 2413 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: (202) 225-3661
Email: appropriations@mail.house.gov
Website: https://appropriations.house.gov

Bernie Sanders
Title: Chair, Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee
Office Address: 428 Senate Dirksen Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510
Phone: (202) 224-5141
Email: helpcommittee@senate.gov
Website: https://www.help.senate.gov

Advocacy and Transparency Organizations
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Office Address: 125 Broad Street, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10004
Phone: (212) 549-2500
Email: info@aclu.org
Website: https://www.aclu.org

Government Accountability Project (GAP)
Office Address: 1612 K Street NW, Suite 1100, Washington, D.C. 20006
Phone: (202) 457-0034
Email: info@whistleblower.org
Website: https://www.whistleblower.org

National Whistleblower Center (NWC)
Office Address: 3238 P Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20007
Phone: (202) 342-1903
Email: info@whistleblowers.org
Website: https://www.whistleblowers.org
Public Citizen

Office Address: 1600 20th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
Phone: (202) 588-1000
Email: action@citizen.org
Website: https://www.citizen.org
Open the Government

Office Address: 1612 K Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, D.C. 20006
Phone: (202) 332-6736
Email: info@openthegovernment.org
Website: https://www.openthegovernment.org
Healthcare Oversight Officials
Xavier Becerra

Title: Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Office Address: 200 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20201
Phone: (202) 690-7000
Email: HHS_FOIA@hhs.gov
Website: https://www.hhs.gov
Chiquita Brooks-LaSure

Title: Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Office Address: 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone: (410) 786-3000
Email: FOIA_Request@cms.hhs.gov
Website: https://www.cms.gov
Lisa Pino

Title: Director, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), HHS
Phone: (800) 368-1019
Email: ocrmail@hhs.gov
Website: https://www.hhs.gov/ocr

Michelle A. James

Title: Medicaid Oversight Official, CMS
Phone: (410) 786-3033
Email: michelle.james@cms.hhs.gov
Emmett Nicholson

Title: Senior Medicaid Compliance Official, CMS
Phone: (410) 786-7623
Email: emmett.nicholson@cms.hhs.gov
This comprehensive list ensures full accessibility to contact details for all individuals and organizations listed. If further segmentation or additional details are required, let me know!

Justice and Civil Rights Oversight

Merrick Garland
Title: Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
Office Address: 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20530
Phone: (202) 514-2000
Email: doj.oag@usdoj.gov
Website: https://www.justice.gov/ag

Kristen Clarke
Title: Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division, DOJ
Office Address: 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20530
Phone: (202) 514-4609
Email: civilrights.justice@usdoj.gov
Website: https://www.justice.gov/crt

Michael E. Horowitz
Title: Inspector General, DOJ Office of Inspector General
Office Address: 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20530
Phone: (202) 514-3435
Email: oig.hotline@usdoj.gov
Website: https://oig.justice.gov

Alina M. Semo
Title: Director, Office of Government Information Services (OGIS), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Office Address: 8601 Adelphi Road-OGIS, College Park, MD 20740-6001
Phone: (202) 741-5770 | Toll-Free: 1-877-684-6448
Email: ogis@nara.gov
Website: https://www.archives.gov/ogis

Priscilla Jones
Title: Supervisory Administrative Specialist, Office of Information Policy (OIP), DOJ
Office Address: 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20530
Phone: (202) 514-3642
Email: oip.foia@usdoj.gov
Additional Federal Oversight Authorities

Michael G. Seidel
Title: Section Chief, Record/Information Dissemination Section, FBI
Office Address: 935 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20535
Phone: (202) 324-3000
Email: foipaquestions@fbi.gov

Gene L. Dodaro
Title: Comptroller General of the United States, U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Office Address: 441 G Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20548
Phone: (202) 512-3000
Email: contact@gao.gov
Website: https://www.gao.gov
Proposed Appointees

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Title: Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Office Address: 200 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20201
Phone: (877) 696-6775
Email: kennedy.robert@hhs.gov

Kash Patel
Title: Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Office Address: 935 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20535
Phone: (202) 324-3000
Email: kash.patel@fbi.gov

Dr. Mehmet Oz
Title: Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Office Address: 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone: (800) 633-4227
Email: dr.oz@cms.hhs.gov

Vivek Ramaswamy
Title: Co-Chair, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
Office Address: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20500
Phone: (202) 456-1414
Email: vivek.ramaswamy@doge.gov

Elon Musk
Title: Co-Chair, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
Office Address: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20500
Phone: (202) 456-1414
Email: elon.musk@doge.gov

Summary of Responsibilities
Each individual and organization listed plays a crucial role in federal and state oversight, advocacy, and the protection of civil rights. Their functions include but are not limited to:

Oversight & Accountability: Ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, including Medicaid regulations, FOIA, ADA, and civil rights protections.
Transparency & Advocacy: Promoting open government practices and supporting whistleblower activities.
Civil Rights Enforcement: Addressing violations of constitutional and statutory protections against discrimination.
Legislative Oversight: Monitoring government programs and expenditures, particularly those impacting vulnerable populations like Medicaid beneficiaries.
Judicial and Administrative Review: Offering remedies for non-compliance through litigation or administrative actions.

Records Regarding Connecticut Medicaid Programs, ABI Waiver, Amendments, and Federal Agency Oversight and Communications with Accenture and Manatt (2012Present) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention United States of America 11/15/2024 10/29/2024

Records Regarding Connecticut Medicaid Programs, ABI Waiver, Amendments, and Federal Agency Oversight and Communications with Accenture and Manatt (2012Present) (Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division United States of America 11/19/2024 10/29/2024

Records Regarding Connecticut Medicaid Programs, ABI Waiver, Amendments, and Federal Agency Oversight and Communications with Accenture and Manatt (2012Present) (Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services United States of America 11/19/2024 10/29/2024

Records Pertaining to Medicaid Services for NPI 1962278119 and NPI 1023012345 (Department of Justice, Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs)
Fix Required DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs United States of America 11/20/2024 11/02/2024

Records Pertaining to Medicaid Services for NPI 1962278119 and NPI 1023012345 (Office of the Attorney General - Connecticut)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Office of the Attorney General - Connecticut Connecticut 11/21/2024 11/02/2024

Records Pertaining to Medicaid Services for NPI 1962278119 and NPI 1023012345 (Department Of Justice)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department Of Justice United States of America 11/22/2024 11/02/2024

ADA Accommodations and Handling of Complaints (DOJ Complaints #534659-XGL, #539298-RJM, #534060-HWM, and #539330-JBZ) (Department of Social Services)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Social Services Connecticut 12/04/2024 11/22/2024

Records Pertaining to Medicaid Services for NPI 1962278119 and NPI 1023012345 (Department of Health and Human Services)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Health and Human Services United States of America 12/04/2024 11/02/2024

Subject: Comprehensive FOIA Request for Connecticut Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program Records (Department of Public Health)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Public Health Connecticut 12/04/2024 10/17/2024

Subject: Comprehensive FOIA Request for Connecticut Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program Records (Department Of Justice)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Department Of Justice United States of America 12/05/2024 10/17/2024

Records Regarding Connecticut Medicaid Programs, ABI Waiver, Amendments, and Federal Agency Oversight and Communications with Accenture and Manatt (2012Present) (Department of Health and Human Services)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Health and Human Services United States of America 12/06/2024 10/29/2024

Exposing Systemic Failures in Medicaid Oversight, ADA Enforcement, and Whistleblower Protections to Ensure Justice and Transparency for All Americans (Government Accountability Office)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Government Accountability Office United States of America 12/07/2024 11/23/2024

Request with ADA Accommodation Requirements (Case No. 25-00044-F) (U.S. Department of State)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS U.S. Department of State United States of America 12/07/2024 11/08/2024

Records Pertaining to Medicaid Services for NPI 1962278119 and NPI 1023012345 (Department of Public Health)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Public Health Connecticut 12/10/2024 11/02/2024

Subject: Comprehensive FOIA Request for Connecticut Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program Records (Federal Communications Commission Office of the Inspector General)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Federal Communications Commission Office of the Inspector General United States of America 12/10/2024 10/17/2024

Subject: Comprehensive FOIA Request for Connecticut Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program Records (Office Of Policy And Management)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Office Of Policy And Management Connecticut 12/10/2024 10/17/2024

Records on OSC Cases Related to Office of the Special Counsel. DI-25-000310 DI-25-000325 DI-25-000379
Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS Office of Special Counsel United States of America 12/11/2024 12/09/2024
NPI Numbers and Provider Information under Connecticut Medicaid ABI Waiver Program (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services United States of America 12/11/2024 11/05/2024

Subject: Comprehensive FOIA Request for Connecticut Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program Records (Department of Public Health - Medical Examining Board)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Public Health - Medical Examining Board Connecticut 12/11/2024 10/17/2024

Comprehensive FOIA Request for OCR Transaction Number: 01-25-592844 (Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division)
Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division United States of America 12/12/2024 11/07/2024

DOJ Complaints 534659-XGL and 539298-RJM, ADA Compliance, and Related Correspondence (Department of Justice, Office of the Inspector General)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Office of the Inspector General United States of America 12/12/2024 11/22/2024

Exposing Systemic Failures in Medicaid Oversight, ADA Enforcement, and Whistleblower Protections to Ensure Justice and Transparency for All Americans (Office of Special Counsel)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Office of Special Counsel United States of America 12/12/2024 11/23/2024

Subject: Comprehensive FOIA Request for Connecticut Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program Records (Senate Office of Public Records)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Senate Office of Public Records United States of America 12/12/2024 10/17/2024

Records on Medicaid Billing Actions, ADA Compliance, and Retaliation Against ABI Resources LLC Ticket #539494 Following December 18, 2023, Whistleblower Report (Deparment of Health and Human Services)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Health and Human Services United States of America 12/12/2024 11/13/2024

Request for Comprehensive Records Pertaining to Report Number 533252-GXC (Department of Justice, Civil Division)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Civil Division United States of America 12/12/2024 11/20/2024

ADA Accommodations and Handling of Complaints (DOJ Complaints #534659-XGL, #539298-RJM, #534060-HWM, and #539330-JBZ) (Department of Justice, Civil Division)
Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Civil Division United States of America 12/13/2024 11/22/2024

DOJ Complaints 534659-XGL and 539298-RJM, ADA Compliance, and Related Correspondence (Office Of Policy And Management)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Office Of Policy And Management Connecticut 12/14/2024 11/22/2024

Exposing Systemic Failures in Medicaid Oversight, ADA Enforcement, and Whistleblower Protections to Ensure Justice and Transparency for All Americans (Department of Health)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Health United States of America 12/14/2024 11/23/2024

Records on Medicaid Billing Actions, ADA Compliance, and Retaliation Against ABI Resources LLC Ticket #539494 Following December 18, 2023, Whistleblower Report (Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General United States of America 12/16/2024 11/13/2024

State and Federal FOIA Request for Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver Program Provider Registry | Connecticut (Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General United States of America 12/16/2024 10/23/2024

State and Federal FOIA Request for Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver Program Provider Registry | Connecticut (Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services United States of America 12/16/2024 10/23/2024

State and Federal FOIA Request for Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver Program Provider Registry | Connecticut (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services United States of America 12/16/2024 10/23/2024

State and Federal FOIA Request for Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver Program Provider Registry | Connecticut (Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division United States of America 12/16/2024 10/25/2024

State and Federal FOIA Request for Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver Program Provider Registry | Connecticut (Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General United States of America 12/16/2024 10/25/2024

State and Federal FOIA Request for Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver Program Provider Registry | Connecticut (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services United States of America 12/16/2024 10/25/2024

Subject: Comprehensive FOIA Request for Connecticut Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program Records (Federal Bureau of Investigation)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Federal Bureau of Investigation United States of America 12/17/2024 10/17/2024

DOJ Complaints 534659-XGL and 539298-RJM, ADA Compliance, and Related Correspondence (Department Of Justice Office Of Administration)
Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS Department Of Justice Office Of Administration United States of America 12/17/2024 11/22/2024

Records Regarding Connecticut Medicaid Programs, ABI Waiver, Amendments, and Federal Agency Oversight and Communications with Accenture and Manatt (2012Present) (Department of Justice, Disability Rights Division)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Disability Rights Division United States of America 12/17/2024 10/29/2024

Records Pertaining to Complaint #542283-VPS and Associated Actions (Department Of Justice)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Department Of Justice United States of America 12/17/2024 12/10/2024

Request for Estimated Completion Date and ADA Accommodation Confirmation for FOIA Request No. 25-00044-F (Department of Justice, Disability Rights Division)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Disability Rights Division United States of America 12/17/2024 11/08/2024

State and Federal FOIA Request for Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver Program Provider Registry | Connecticut (Office Of Policy And Management)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Office Of Policy And Management Connecticut 12/17/2024 10/25/2024

Subject: Comprehensive FOIA Request for Connecticut Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program Records (Office of the Governor)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Office of the Governor Connecticut 12/17/2024 10/17/2024

Subject: Comprehensive FOIA Request for Connecticut Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program Records (Department of Economic and Community Development)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Economic and Community Development Connecticut 12/17/2024 10/17/2024

Comprehensive FOIA Request for OCR Transaction Number: 01-25-592844 (Department of Justice, Disability Rights Division)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Disability Rights Division United States of America 12/17/2024 11/07/2024

Subject: Comprehensive FOIA Request for Connecticut Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program Records (Republican State Central Committee Of Connecticut)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Republican State Central Committee Of Connecticut Connecticut 12/17/2024 10/17/2024

Request for Estimated Completion Date and ADA Accommodation Confirmation for FOIA Request No. 25-00044-F (Department Of Justice)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Department Of Justice United States of America 12/17/2024 11/08/2024

Records Regarding Connecticut Medicaid Programs, ABI Waiver, Amendments, and Federal Agency Oversight and Communications with Accenture and Manatt (2012Present) (Office Of Policy And Management)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Office Of Policy And Management Connecticut 12/17/2024 10/29/2024

Subject: Comprehensive FOIA Request for Connecticut Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program Records (Office of State Ethics)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Office of State Ethics Connecticut 12/17/2024 10/17/2024

Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) Freedom Of Information Act FOIA Records (Department of Justice, Disability Rights Division)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Disability Rights Division United States of America 12/18/2024 10/24/2024

Subject: Comprehensive FOIA Request for Connecticut Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program Records (Office of the State Comptroller)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Office of the State Comptroller Connecticut 12/18/2024 10/17/2024

State and Federal FOIA Request for Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver Program Provider Registry | Connecticut (Department Of Health And Human Services, Office For Civil Rights)
Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS Department Of Health And Human Services, Office For Civil Rights United States of America 12/19/2024 10/25/2024

State and Federal FOIA Request for Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver Program Provider Registry | Connecticut (Department Of Health And Human Services, Office For Civil Rights)
Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS Department Of Health And Human Services, Office For Civil Rights United States of America 12/19/2024 10/23/2024

OSC case number: DI-12112024134 the Office of Special Counsel (OSC)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Office of Special Counsel United States of America 12/19/2024 12/12/2024

Records on Medicaid Billing Actions, ADA Compliance, and Retaliation Against ABI Resources LLC Ticket #539494 Following December 18, 2023, Whistleblower Report (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services United States of America 12/19/2024 11/13/2024

Records on Medicaid Billing Actions, ADA Compliance, and Retaliation Against ABI Resources LLC Ticket #539494 Following December 18, 2023, Whistleblower Report (U.S. Department of State)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS U.S. Department of State United States of America 12/19/2024 11/13/2024

Comprehensive FOIA Request for OCR Transaction Number: 01-25-592844 (Department Of Health And Human Services, Office For Civil Rights)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department Of Health And Human Services, Office For Civil Rights United States of America 12/20/2024 11/07/2024

State and Federal FOIA Request for Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver Program Provider Registry | Connecticut (Department of Justice, Disability Rights Division)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Disability Rights Division United States of America 12/20/2024 10/25/2024

Comprehensive FOIA Request for OCR Transaction Number: 01-25-592844 (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services United States of America 12/21/2024 11/07/2024

Directory of all FOIA Contacts and Administrative Guidelines for all Connecticut Government Agencies (Office Of Policy And Management)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Office Of Policy And Management Connecticut 12/21/2024 11/12/2024

Request with ADA Accommodation Requirements (Case No. 25-00044-F) (Director, Office of Information Policy)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Director, Office of Information Policy United States of America 12/21/2024 11/08/2024

Records on Medicaid Billing Actions, ADA Compliance, and Retaliation Against ABI Resources LLC Ticket #539494 Following December 18, 2023, Whistleblower Report (Department of Health and Human Services)
Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Health and Human Services United States of America 12/23/2024 11/13/2024

Records on Medicaid Billing Actions, ADA Compliance, and Retaliation Against ABI Resources LLC Ticket #539494 Following December 18, 2023, Whistleblower Report (Department of Justice, Office of the Inspector General)
Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Office of the Inspector General United States of America 12/23/2024 11/13/2024

Request for Estimated Completion Date and ADA Accommodation Confirmation for FOIA Request No. 25-00044-F (Department of Justice, Civil Division)
Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Civil Division United States of America 12/23/2024 11/08/2024

Exposing Systemic Failures in Medicaid Oversight, ADA Enforcement, and Whistleblower Protections to Ensure Justice and Transparency for All Americans (National Archives and Records Administration)
Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS National Archives and Records Administration United States of America 12/23/2024 11/23/2024

OSC Cases DI-25-000310, DI-25-000325, DI-25-000379, DI-12192024714, and DI-12112024134; Associated FBI, DOJ, HHS, CMS, OAG, OIP , DOT and Medicaid Oversight Records FOIA (Department of Justice, Office of Legal Counsel)
Awaiting Acknowledgement DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Office of Legal Counsel United States of America 12/23/2024 12/23/2024

OSC Cases DI-25-000310, DI-25-000325, DI-25-000379, DI-12192024714, and DI-12112024134; Associated FBI, DOJ, HHS, CMS, OAG, OIP , DOT and Medicaid Oversight Records FOIA (Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division)
Awaiting Acknowledgement DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division United States of America 12/23/2024 12/23/2024

Subject: Comprehensive FOIA Request for Connecticut Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program Records (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services United States of America 12/24/2024 10/17/2024

Records Pertaining to Medicaid Services for NPI 1962278119 and NPI 1023012345 (Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division)
Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division United States of America 12/25/2024 11/02/2024

OSC Cases DI-25-000310, DI-25-000325, DI-25-000379, DI-12192024714, and DI-12112024134; Associated FBI, DOJ, HHS, CMS, OAG, OIP , DOT and Medicaid Oversight Records FOIA (Federal Bureau of Investigation)
Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS Federal Bureau of Investigation United States of America 12/26/2024 12/23/2024

OSC Cases DI-25-000310, DI-25-000325, DI-25-000379, DI-12192024714, and DI-12112024134; Associated FBI, DOJ, HHS, CMS, OAG, OIP , DOT and Medicaid Oversight Records FOIA (Department of Health and Human Services)
Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Health and Human Services United States of America 12/27/2024 12/23/2024

OSC Cases DI-25-000310, DI-25-000325, DI-25-000379, DI-12192024714, and DI-12112024134; Associated FBI, DOJ, HHS, CMS, OAG, OIP , DOT and Medicaid Oversight Records FOIA (U.S. Department of State)
Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS U.S. Department of State United States of America 12/27/2024 12/23/2024

NPI Numbers and Provider Information under Connecticut Medicaid ABI Waiver Program (Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services United States of America 12/27/2024 11/05/2024

OSC Cases DI-25-000310, DI-25-000325, DI-25-000379, DI-12192024714, and DI-12112024134; Associated FBI, DOJ, HHS, CMS, OAG, OIP , DOT and Medicaid Oversight Records FOIA (Department of Health)
Rejected DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Health United States of America 12/27/2024 12/23/2024

ADA Accommodations and Handling of Complaints (DOJ Complaints #534659-XGL, #539298-RJM, #534060-HWM, and #539330-JBZ) (Office Of Policy And Management)
Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS Office Of Policy And Management Connecticut 12/30/2024 11/22/2024

OSC Cases DI-25-000310, DI-25-000325, DI-25-000379, DI-12192024714, and DI-12112024134; Associated FBI, DOJ, HHS, CMS, OAG, OIP , DOT and Medicaid Oversight Records FOIA (Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General United States of America 12/30/2024 12/23/2024

OSC Cases DI-25-000310, DI-25-000325, DI-25-000379, DI-12192024714, and DI-12112024134; Associated FBI, DOJ, HHS, CMS, OAG, OIP , DOT and Medicaid Oversight Records FOIA (Department of Justice, Disability Rights Division)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Disability Rights Division United States of America 12/30/2024 12/23/2024

OSC Cases DI-25-000310, DI-25-000325, DI-25-000379, DI-12192024714, and DI-12112024134; Associated FBI, DOJ, HHS, CMS, OAG, OIP , DOT and Medicaid Oversight Records FOIA (Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services)
Awaiting Acknowledgement DAVID MEDEIROS Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services New York 12/31/2024 12/23/2024

Full Records for OSC DI-12192024714  Constitutional, Whistleblower, Taxpayer, and ADA Compliance Inquiry Office of the Special Counsel OPM FCC FIC DOJ DOL DSS CMS HHS CDC GAO OSC OIG PHS DPH CHRO FOIA FOIC
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Office of Special Counsel United States of America 12/31/2024 12/19/2024

OSC Cases DI-25-000310, DI-25-000325, DI-25-000379, DI-12192024714, and DI-12112024134; Associated FBI, DOJ, HHS, CMS, OAG, OIP , DOT and Medicaid Oversight Records FOIA (Department of Justice, Office of Information Policy)
Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Office of Information Policy United States of America 12/31/2024 12/23/2024

Records Regarding Connecticut Medicaid Programs, ABI Waiver, Amendments, and Federal Agency Oversight and Communications with Accenture and Manatt (2012Present) (Government Accountability Office)
Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS Government Accountability Office United States of America 12/31/2024 10/29/2024

Subject: Comprehensive FOIA Request for Connecticut Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program Records (Office of the Attorney General - Connecticut)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Office of the Attorney General - Connecticut Connecticut 12/31/2024 10/17/2024

Records Pertaining to Medicaid Services for NPI 1962278119 and NPI 1023012345 (Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General United States of America 12/31/2024 11/02/2024

Subject: Comprehensive FOIA Request for Connecticut Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program Records (Department of Labor)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Labor United States of America 12/31/2024 10/17/2024

NPI Numbers and Provider Information under Connecticut Medicaid ABI Waiver Program (Department of Social Services)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Social Services Connecticut 12/31/2024 11/05/2024

Records Pertaining to Complaint #542283-VPS and Associated Actions (U.s. Department Of Justice)
Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS U.s. Department Of Justice Washington 01/01/2025 12/10/2024

Records on Medicaid Billing Actions, ADA Compliance, and Retaliation Against ABI Resources LLC Ticket #539494 Following December 18, 2023, Whistleblower Report (Department Of Justice)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Department Of Justice United States of America 01/01/2025 11/13/2024

OSC Cases DI-25-000310, DI-25-000325, DI-25-000379, DI-12192024714, and DI-12112024134; Associated FBI, DOJ, HHS, CMS, OAG, OIP , DOT and Medicaid Oversight Records FOIA (Office of Special Counsel)
Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS Office of Special Counsel United States of America 01/01/2025 12/23/2024

Records Regarding Connecticut Medicaid Programs, ABI Waiver, Amendments, and Federal Agency Oversight and Communications with Accenture and Manatt (2012Present) (Department of Social Services)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Social Services Connecticut 01/01/2025 10/29/2024

State and Federal FOIA Request for Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver Program Provider Registry | Connecticut (Department of Social Services)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Social Services Connecticut 01/01/2025 10/25/2024

Records Pertaining to Medicaid Services for NPI 1962278119 and NPI 1023012345 (Department of Social Services)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Social Services Connecticut 01/01/2025 11/02/2024

Records Pertaining to Medicaid Services for NPI 1962278119 and NPI 1023012345 (Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services United States of America 01/01/2025 11/02/2024

State and Federal FOIA Request for Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver Program Provider Registry | Connecticut (Department of Social Services)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Social Services Connecticut 01/01/2025 10/23/2024

Subject: Comprehensive FOIA Request for Connecticut Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program Records (Department of Social Services)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Social Services Connecticut 01/01/2025 10/17/2024

State and Federal FOIA Request for Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver Program Provider Registry | Connecticut (Office of the Attorney General - Connecticut)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Office of the Attorney General - Connecticut Connecticut 01/01/2025 10/23/2024

State and Federal FOIA Request for Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver Program Provider Registry | Connecticut (Department of Justice, Disability Rights Division)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Disability Rights Division United States of America 01/01/2025 10/23/2024

Request for Estimated Completion Date and ADA Accommodation Confirmation for FOIA Request No. 25-00044-F (Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division United States of America 01/01/2025 11/08/2024

Request with ADA Accommodation Requirements (Case No. 25-00044-F) (Office of Government Information Services)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Office of Government Information Services United States of America 01/01/2025 11/08/2024

FOIA Request for All Records Related to DOJ Complaint Number 533252-GXC
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division United States of America 01/01/2025 11/09/2024

Subject: Comprehensive FOIA Request for Connecticut Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program Records (Connecticut House Of Representatives)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Connecticut House Of Representatives Connecticut 01/01/2025 10/17/2024

Records Regarding Connecticut Medicaid Programs, ABI Waiver, Amendments, and Federal Agency Oversight and Communications with Accenture and Manatt (2012Present) (Office of the State Comptroller)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Office of the State Comptroller Connecticut 01/01/2025 10/29/2024

Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) Freedom Of Information Act FOIA Records (Department of Justice, Disability Rights Division)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Disability Rights Division United States of America 01/01/2025 10/25/2024

Records Pertaining to Medicaid Services for NPI 1962278119 and NPI 1023012345 (Department of Labor)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Labor United States of America 01/01/2025 11/02/2024

Request for Estimated Completion Date and ADA Accommodation Confirmation for FOIA Request No. 25-00044-F (U.S. Department of State)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS U.S. Department of State United States of America 01/01/2025 11/08/2024

State and Federal FOIA Request for Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver Program Provider Registry | Connecticut (Office of the Attorney General - Connecticut)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Office of the Attorney General - Connecticut Connecticut 01/01/2025 10/25/2024

Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) Freedom Of Information Act FOIA Records (Office of the Attorney General - Connecticut)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Office of the Attorney General - Connecticut Connecticut 01/01/2025 10/24/2024

Subject: Comprehensive FOIA Request for Connecticut Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program Records (Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities Connecticut 01/01/2025 10/17/2024

Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) Freedom Of Information Act FOIA Records (Office of the Attorney General - Connecticut)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Office of the Attorney General - Connecticut Connecticut 01/01/2025 10/25/2024

Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) Freedom Of Information Act FOIA Records (Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities Connecticut 01/01/2025 10/24/2024

Records on Medicaid Billing Actions, ADA Compliance, and Retaliation Against ABI Resources LLC Ticket #539494 Following December 18, 2023, Whistleblower Report (Office of the Attorney General - Connecticut)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Office of the Attorney General - Connecticut Connecticut 01/01/2025 11/13/2024

Directory of all FOIA Contacts and Administrative Guidelines for all Connecticut Government Agencies (Office of the Governor)
Awaiting Acknowledgement DAVID MEDEIROS Office of the Governor Connecticut 01/01/2025 11/12/2024

Records on Medicaid Billing Actions, ADA Compliance, and Retaliation Against ABI Resources LLC Ticket #539494 Following December 18, 2023, Whistleblower Report (Department of State, Office of the Inspector General)
Awaiting Acknowledgement DAVID MEDEIROS Department of State, Office of the Inspector General United States of America 01/01/2025 11/13/2024

Records on Medicaid Billing Actions, ADA Compliance, and Retaliation Against ABI Resources LLC Ticket #539494 Following December 18, 2023, Whistleblower Report (Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services United States of America 01/01/2025 11/13/2024

Exposing Systemic Failures in Medicaid Oversight, ADA Enforcement, and Whistleblower Protections to Ensure Justice and Transparency for All Americans (Department Of Health And Human Services, Office For Civil Rights)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department Of Health And Human Services, Office For Civil Rights United States of America 01/01/2025 11/23/2024

Request with ADA Accommodation Requirements (Case No. 25-00044-F) (Department of Justice, Office of Information Policy)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Office of Information Policy United States of America 01/01/2025 11/08/2024

Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) Freedom Of Information Act FOIA Records (Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities Connecticut 01/01/2025 10/25/2024

Exposing Systemic Failures in Medicaid Oversight, ADA Enforcement, and Whistleblower Protections to Ensure Justice and Transparency for All Americans (Department of Health and Human Services)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Health and Human Services United States of America 01/01/2025 11/23/2024

Records Regarding Connecticut Medicaid Programs, ABI Waiver, Amendments, and Federal Agency Oversight and Communications with Accenture and Manatt (2012Present) (Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General United States of America 01/02/2025 10/29/2024

DOJ Complaints 534659-XGL and 539298-RJM, ADA Compliance, and Related Correspondence (Director, Office of Information Policy)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Director, Office of Information Policy United States of America 01/02/2025 11/22/2024

ADA Accommodations and Handling of Complaints (DOJ Complaints #534659-XGL, #539298-RJM, #534060-HWM, and #539330-JBZ) (Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services United States of America 01/02/2025 11/22/2024

ADA Accommodations and Handling of Complaints (DOJ Complaints #534659-XGL, #539298-RJM, #534060-HWM, and #539330-JBZ) (Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division United States of America 01/02/2025 11/22/2024

ADA Accommodations and Handling of Complaints (DOJ Complaints #534659-XGL, #539298-RJM, #534060-HWM, and #539330-JBZ) (Director, Office of Information Policy)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Director, Office of Information Policy United States of America 01/02/2025 11/22/2024

Exposing Systemic Failures in Medicaid Oversight, ADA Enforcement, and Whistleblower Protections to Ensure Justice and Transparency for All Americans (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration United States of America 01/02/2025 11/23/2024

Exposing Systemic Failures in Medicaid Oversight, ADA Enforcement, and Whistleblower Protections to Ensure Justice and Transparency for All Americans (Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General United States of America 01/02/2025 11/23/2024

Exposing Systemic Failures in Medicaid Oversight, ADA Enforcement, and Whistleblower Protections to Ensure Justice and Transparency for All Americans (Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services United States of America 01/02/2025 11/23/2024

Exposing Systemic Failures in Medicaid Oversight, ADA Enforcement, and Whistleblower Protections to Ensure Justice and Transparency for All Americans (Office of Special Counsel, Office of General Counsel [APPEALS])
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Office of Special Counsel, Office of General Counsel [APPEALS] United States of America 01/02/2025 11/23/2024

Exposing Systemic Failures in Medicaid Oversight, ADA Enforcement, and Whistleblower Protections to Ensure Justice and Transparency for All Americans (Office Of The Special Counsel Of Robert Mueller)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Office Of The Special Counsel Of Robert Mueller United States of America 01/02/2025 11/23/2024

Exposing Systemic Failures in Medicaid Oversight, ADA Enforcement, and Whistleblower Protections to Ensure Justice and Transparency for All Americans (Office of Government Information Services)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Office of Government Information Services United States of America 01/02/2025 11/23/2024

OSC Cases DI-25-000310, DI-25-000325, DI-25-000379, DI-12192024714, and DI-12112024134; Associated FBI, DOJ, HHS, CMS, OAG, OIP , DOT and Medicaid Oversight Records FOIA (United States Congressional Budget Office)
Awaiting Acknowledgement DAVID MEDEIROS United States Congressional Budget Office United States of America 01/02/2025 12/23/2024

Exposing Systemic Failures in Medicaid Oversight, ADA Enforcement, and Whistleblower Protections to Ensure Justice and Transparency for All Americans (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services United States of America 01/02/2025 11/23/2024

ADA Accommodations and Handling of Complaints (DOJ Complaints #534659-XGL, #539298-RJM, #534060-HWM, and #539330-JBZ) (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services United States of America 01/02/2025 11/22/2024

Records Regarding Connecticut Medicaid Programs, ABI Waiver, Amendments, and Federal Agency Oversight and Communications with Accenture and Manatt (2012Present) (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services United States of America 01/02/2025 10/29/2024

Subject: Comprehensive FOIA Request for Connecticut Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program Records (Department Of Labor)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department Of Labor Connecticut 01/02/2025 10/17/2024

Directory of all FOIA Contacts and Administrative Guidelines for all Connecticut Government Agencies (Ct Freedom Of Information Agency)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Ct Freedom Of Information Agency United States of America 01/02/2025 11/12/2024

OSC Cases DI-25-000310, DI-25-000325, DI-25-000379, DI-12192024714, and DI-12112024134; Associated FBI, DOJ, HHS, CMS, OAG, OIP , DOT and Medicaid Oversight Records FOIA (Department of Justice - FOIA/PA Mail Referral Unit)
Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice - FOIA/PA Mail Referral Unit United States of America 01/02/2025 12/23/2024

Directory of all FOIA Contacts and Administrative Guidelines for all Connecticut Government Agencies (Office of Government Information Services)
Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS Office of Government Information Services United States of America 01/03/2025 11/12/2024

Exposing Systemic Failures in Medicaid Oversight, ADA Enforcement, and Whistleblower Protections to Ensure Justice and Transparency for All Americans (Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia)
Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia United States of America 01/03/2025 11/23/2024

Records on Medicaid Billing Actions, ADA Compliance, and Retaliation Against ABI Resources LLC Ticket #539494 Following December 18, 2023, Whistleblower Report (Department of Justice, Disability Rights Division)
Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Disability Rights Division United States of America 01/03/2025 11/13/2024

Records on Medicaid Billing Actions, ADA Compliance, and Retaliation Against ABI Resources LLC Ticket #539494 Following December 18, 2023, Whistleblower Report (Department of Social Services)
Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Social Services Connecticut 01/03/2025 11/13/2024

OSC Cases DI-25-000310, DI-25-000325, DI-25-000379, DI-12192024714, and DI-12112024134; Associated FBI, DOJ, HHS, CMS, OAG, OIP , DOT and Medicaid Oversight Records FOIA (Department of Treasury)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Treasury United States of America 01/03/2025 12/23/2024

DOJ Complaints 534659-XGL and 539298-RJM, ADA Compliance, and Related Correspondence (Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division United States of America 01/03/2025 11/22/2024

Subject: Comprehensive FOIA Request for Connecticut Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program Records (Commission on Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth)
Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS Commission on Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth Connecticut 01/03/2025 10/17/2024

OSC Cases DI-25-000310, DI-25-000325, DI-25-000379, DI-12192024714, and DI-12112024134; Associated FBI, DOJ, HHS, CMS, OAG, OIP , DOT and Medicaid Oversight Records FOIA (Department of Justice, Office of the Inspector General)
Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Office of the Inspector General United States of America 01/03/2025 12/23/2024

Request with ADA Accommodation Requirements (Case No. 25-00044-F) (Department Of Justice)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Department Of Justice United States of America 01/05/2025 11/08/2024

Records on Medicaid Billing Actions, ADA Compliance, and Retaliation Against ABI Resources LLC Ticket #539494 Following December 18, 2023, Whistleblower Report (U.s. Department Of Justice)
Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS U.s. Department Of Justice Washington 01/06/2025 11/13/2024

State and Federal FOIA Request for Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver Program Provider Registry | Connecticut (Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division United States of America 01/06/2025 10/23/2024

Records Pertaining to Medicaid Services for NPI 1962278119 and NPI 1023012345 (Department of Justice, Criminal Division)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Criminal Division United States of America 01/06/2025 11/02/2024

Records on Medicaid Billing Actions, ADA Compliance, and Retaliation Against ABI Resources LLC Ticket #539494 Following December 18, 2023, Whistleblower Report (Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division United States of America 01/06/2025 11/13/2024

DOJ Complaints 534659-XGL and 539298-RJM, ADA Compliance, and Related Correspondence (Department of Justice, Office of Information Policy)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Office of Information Policy United States of America 01/07/2025 11/22/2024

ADA Accommodations and Handling of Complaints (DOJ Complaints #534659-XGL, #539298-RJM, #534060-HWM, and #539330-JBZ) (Department of Justice, Disability Rights Division)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Disability Rights Division United States of America 01/07/2025 11/22/2024

ADA Accommodations and Handling of Complaints (DOJ Complaints #534659-XGL, #539298-RJM, #534060-HWM, and #539330-JBZ) (Department of Justice, Office of Information Policy)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Office of Information Policy United States of America 01/07/2025 11/22/2024

DOJ Complaints 534659-XGL and 539298-RJM, ADA Compliance, and Related Correspondence (Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General United States of America 01/07/2025 11/22/2024

Exposing Systemic Failures in Medicaid Oversight, ADA Enforcement, and Whistleblower Protections to Ensure Justice and Transparency for All Americans (Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General United States of America 01/07/2025 11/23/2024

Records on Medicaid Billing Actions, ADA Compliance, and Retaliation Against ABI Resources LLC Ticket #539494 Following December 18, 2023, Whistleblower Report (Department of Justice, Office of Information Policy)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Office of Information Policy United States of America 01/07/2025 11/13/2024

Subject: Comprehensive FOIA Request for Connecticut Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program Records (Department of Consumer Protection)
Completed DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Consumer Protection Connecticut 01/07/2025 10/17/2024

ADA Accommodations and Handling of Complaints (DOJ Complaints #534659-XGL, #539298-RJM, #534060-HWM, and #539330-JBZ) (Department Of Justice)
Processing DAVID MEDEIROS Department Of Justice United States of America 01/07/2025 11/22/2024

Exposing Systemic Failures in Medicaid Oversight, ADA Enforcement, and Whistleblower Protections to Ensure Justice and Transparency for All Americans (Department of Justice, Office of Information Policy)
Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Office of Information Policy United States of America 01/07/2025 11/23/2024

DOJ Complaints 534659-XGL and 539298-RJM, ADA Compliance, and Related Correspondence (Department Of Justice)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department Of Justice United States of America 01/07/2025 11/22/2024

Records Regarding Connecticut Medicaid Programs, ABI Waiver, Amendments, and Federal Agency Oversight and Communications with Accenture and Manatt (2012Present) (Office of the Attorney General - Connecticut)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Office of the Attorney General - Connecticut Connecticut 01/07/2025 10/29/2024

Request for Comprehensive Records Pertaining to Report Number 533252-GXC (Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division United States of America 01/07/2025 11/20/2024

Subject: Comprehensive FOIA Request for Connecticut Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program Records (Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division United States of America 01/07/2025 10/17/2024

Subject: Comprehensive FOIA Request for Connecticut Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program Records (Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services United States of America 01/07/2025 10/17/2024

OSC Cases DI-25-000310, DI-25-000325, DI-25-000379, DI-12192024714, and DI-12112024134; Associated FBI, DOJ, HHS, CMS, OAG, OIP , DOT and Medicaid Oversight Records FOIA (Department of Justice, Executive Office for United States Attorneys)

Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Executive Office for United States Attorneys United States of America 01/07/2025 12/23/2024
Subject: Comprehensive FOIA Request for Connecticut Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program Records (Department of Health and Human Services)

Awaiting Appeal DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Health and Human Services United States of America 01/07/2025 10/17/2024
Records on Medicaid Billing Actions, ADA Compliance, and Retaliation Against ABI Resources LLC Ticket #539494 Following December 18, 2023, Whistleblower Report (Office of Special Counsel)

Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS Office of Special Counsel United States of America 01/08/2025 11/13/2024
Exposing Systemic Failures in Medicaid Oversight, ADA Enforcement, and Whistleblower Protections to Ensure Justice and Transparency for All Americans (Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division)

Awaiting Response DAVID MEDEIROS Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division United States of America 01/08/2025 11/23/2024

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ADA Accommodations Request
This request includes explicit ADA accommodations to address cognitive processing challenges resulting from my traumatic brain injury (TBI). These accommodations are legally required under Title II of the ADA (42 U.S.C.  12132) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C.  794).

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL January 13, 2025 SENT VIA EMAIL David Medeiros requests@muckrock.com Subject: Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Request [25-OIG-259] Dear David Medeiros: This is in response to your request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for access to records maintained by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). Specifically, you are seeking "OSC Case Records, Complete files, internal and external communications, investigations, and resolutions regarding: DI-25-000310 DI-25-000325 DI-25-000379 DI-12192024714 DI-12112024134," etc. After a thorough search, please be advised that no responsive records were located in the OIG. We consider this response as closing your request with the OIG. For your information, Congress excluded three discrete categories of law enforcement and national security records from the requirements of the FOIA. See 5 U.S.C.  552 (2012 & Supp. V 2017). This response is limited to those records that are subject to the requirements of the FOIA. This is a standard notification that is given to all our requesters and should not be taken as an indication that excluded records do, or do not, exist. You may contact our FOIA Public Liaison, Deborah Waller, at (202) 616-0646 for any further assistance with your request. Additionally, you may contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at the National Archives and Records Administration to inquire about the FOIA mediation services they offer. The contact information for OGIS is as follows: Office of Government Information Services, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road-OGIS, College Park, Maryland 207406001, e-mail at ogis@nara.gov; telephone at (202) 741-5770; toll free at 1-877-684-6448. If you are not satisfied with OIGs determination in response to this request, you may administratively appeal by writing to the Director, Office of Information Policy (OIP), United States Department of Justice, 441 G Street, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20530, or you may submit an appeal through OIP's FOIA STAR portal by creating an account following the instructions on OIPs website: https://www.justice.gov/oip/submit-and-track-request-or-appeal. Your appeal must be postmarked or electronically transmitted within 90 days of the date of my response to your request. If you submit your appeal by mail, both the letter and the envelope should be clearly marked "Freedom of Information Act Appeal." If possible, please provide a copy of your original request and this response letter with your appeal. 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20530-0001 | (202) 616-0646 Sincerely, Marissa Solomon-McRoy Marissa Solomon-McRoy Government Information Specialist Office of General Counsel 2
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To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 27, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.  You had assigned it reference number #FOIA-2025-067.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

Good Morning,

Attached please find the Office of Special Counsel's (OSC) determination letter in response to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request you recently filed with OSC (#FOIA-2025-067).  You will not receive this letter by regular mail.

Thank you for allowing OSC to assist you with your request.

Sincerely,

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