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Major Information Systems

Records Management


Link: Major Information Systems List (PDF)


The Electronic Freedom of Information Act of 1996 requires agencies to make available to the public an index and description of their major information systems.

The Office of Management and Budget defines major information systems as an information system that requires special management attention because of its importance to an agency mission; its high development, operating, or maintenance costs; or its significant role in the administration of agency programs, finances, property, or other resources.

Additional information about the Department’s policies on its programs, finances, property or other resources is available at https://fam.state.gov/.

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Major Information
Systems List

Record Disposition Schedules

NARA’s General
Records Schedules

Open Government Initiative




Last modified on: 02/05/2025