Frequently sought information is available to the public without having to make a FOIA request. These "proactive disclosures" are already available or automatically posted online by the Department or other agencies. Items are continuously being added, so check here first when making a FOIA request to ensure it's not already available.

Secretary's travel vouchers, Departmental manuals, Presidential Transition, DOL Forms and Regulations, links to other DOL FOIA pages and much more can be found in the DOL Reading Room.

FOIA-Processed Documents: Documents in this category have been disclosed, in full or with redactions, in response to previous FOIA requests. Usually, they have been released three or more times to FOIA requesters, as well other FOIA-processed documents which are likely to be of interest to the public.

Reports and Operational Information: Documents and information in this category consist of policy statements, staff manuals and instructions, final opinions and orders, which are always available without making a FOIA request. The proactive disclosure of these records allows you to instantly access information which relates to the Department's day-to-day operations.

Other Federal Reports and Information: Many FOIA requests seek information that is reported on and available at any time from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Links to the most commonly requested are provided below: