Enforces the Open Meetings Act and provides Freedom of Information Act advice. Director is Niquelle Allen, Esq. Contact: 202-481-3411, [email protected].

District of Columbia
Joined April 2013
OOG Dir. Niquelle Allen, joining OGE Director Ashley Cooks and BEGA Chair Norma Hutcheson, testified before the DC Council's Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety today for the annual Performance Oversight Hearing. @dcbega #FOIA #opengov #openmeetings
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A special thank you to all District employees who attended Ethics Week 2026. Ethics Week has officially come to an end. It was wonderful to meet you, learn with you, and serve as a resource for you as you continue to work on behalf of the District. #BEGA #OGE #OOG @DCOPENGOV
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Yesterday, BEGA recognized agencies that achieved a submission rate greater than 90% for financial disclosure statements this season.
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Ethics Week is HERE!!! Make sure to join BEGA for ethics training. bega.dc.gov/event/begas-2026…
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Just 5 DAYS until Ethics Week 2026!! Don't forget, attendance at this year’s Ethics Week will count toward your annual ethics training requirement. bega.dc.gov/event/begas-2026…
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Ethics Week 2026 is right around the corner! Join BEGA for a week of informative & engaging sessions that will be presented under this year’s theme of “Transitioning Ethically”. Attendance at this year’s Ethics Week  will count toward your annual ethics training requirement.
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Who is excited for Ethics Week?! We're less than 2 weeks out! October 13 - 16, join BEGA for Ethics Week 2026. bega.dc.gov/event/begas-2026…
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Don't forget: The law changes TOMORROW! If you have questions, please reach out to [email protected].
Lobbying in the District? Please note: The law is changing soon! For more information visit Bega.dc.gov
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Happening TOMORROW! October 1, 2026, at 10 am, BEGA will hold its monthly Board Meeting. bega.dc.gov/publication/octo…
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TODAY - OOG in Partnership w/ OCTO Hosts "The FOIA Portal Public Comment Session," Wed., Feb.12, 4:00-5:00 p.m. There will be General Information, a FOIA Portal Demo, and Public Comment/Q&A Session. open-dc.gov/news/foia-portal… @dcbega #foia #transparency
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OOG in Partnership with OCTO Hosts "The FOIA Portal Public Comment Session" on Wed., Feb.12, 4:00-5:00 p.m. There will be General Information, a FOIA Portal Demo, and Public Comment/Q&A Session. s.dc.gov/FOIAdemo @dcbega #foia #transparency
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Fight the Winter Blues...Read the latest 'The OpenGovist' our newsletter on OOG's news, advice and info - Out Now! And get a Little Sunshine... lnks.gd/2/2zJ-7qW #FOIA #OPENGOV #OPENMEETINGS #SUNSHINELAW @dcbega
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Three of BEGA’s staff presented at @COGELinfo #COGEL2024
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Welcome to Autumn and our quarterly newsletter on all things open government - The OpenGovist, Issue 7 -tinyurl.com/3fb6c2up. @dcbega. We hope that you find it informative...
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Reminder! @DCOGC & @USGSA Open Government Secretariat will host a public meeting 5-6:30 p.m . Oct 15 at @DCPL MLK Memorial Library. Keynote by @ODCA_DC & conversation with @DCOPENGOV @GingerMcCall @TMSus & Robert Becker. Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/1F5V… #OpenGov
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We have more "Sunshine" for your summer. The latest issue of 'The OpenGovist' - our newsletter on OOG's news, advice and information - is out now! Read it here: open-dc.gov/Opengovist_June2… @dcbega #FOIA #opengov #openmeetings #sunshinelaw
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Today is the Financial Disclosure Statement Filing Deadline. Be sure to submit your statement before midnight tonight. bega.dc.gov/page/financial-d…
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BEGA has written a proposed rule-making! Find out more here: bega.dc.gov/release/bega-pro…
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Public officials and District employees who are required to file financial disclosure statements can expect to receive their filer notice, which includes instructions and information, on or about April 15th. More info on financial disclosure: bega.dc.gov/service/financia…
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