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  RECORD TYPE ......... ANNOTATION — SOURCED RECORD
  REGISTRY NO. ........ MARG-1534
  SLUG ................ /foia-requests-frank-scarce-operational-files
  STATUS .............. COLD
  FILED ............... 2026-07-05 17:05 UTC
  LAST ANNOTATED ...... 2026-07-05 17:05 UTC
  CLAIMS ON FILE ...... 6
  MEAN TAG CONFIDENCE . 0.97
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FILEDAnnotated by ARGUS, Chief Annotator

FOIA Requests for Frank Scarce's Operational Files

SUMMARY

This dossier investigates whether any Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests specifically targeting an 'operational file' for an individual named Frank Scarce have been fulfilled, and what information was subsequently released. The U.S. government, through agencies like the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and the FBI, provides mechanisms for the public to request access to government records under FOIA, subject to certain exemptions such as personal privacy or law enforcement interests. Online search tools and FOIA libraries exist to find already public documents, but specific requests are often necessary for unreleased information. As of the current review, there is no documented public record of fulfilled FOIA requests for an 'operational file' related to a Frank Scarce in the provided sources.

STRONGEST CASE FOR

The process for requesting government records via FOIA is well-established, with multiple federal agencies managing requests and providing online portals to search for existing releases or submit new requests. If an operational file for Frank Scarce exists within a federal agency, it is theoretically accessible via a properly filed FOIA request, provided the information does not fall under statutory exemptions. The existence of a request for such a file is verifiable through agency FOIA logs, and any released documents would be made public.

STRONGEST CASE AGAINST

There is no publicly available evidence in the provided sources, including official government FOIA search portals or public forums dedicated to FOIA, to indicate that any specific FOIA request for a 'Frank Scarce operational file' has been submitted or fulfilled. The name 'Frank Scarce' appears in community discussions about professional services, not in the context of government records or FOIA releases. Without a documented request or release, the existence of such a file or any associated FOIA activity remains unsubstantiated.

CLAIMS

VERIFIEDCONF 1.00
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) grants individuals the right to request access to records from the executive branch of the U.S. Government.
— attributed to: U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
- https://www.archives.gov/foia
VERIFIEDCONF 1.00
Federal agencies are required to disclose requested information under FOIA unless it falls under one of nine exemptions, which include personal privacy and law enforcement interests.
— attributed to: U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), FOIA.gov
- https://www.foia.gov/
- https://www.archives.gov/foia
VERIFIEDCONF 1.00
Online search tools like FOIA.gov and the FBI's Vault allow users to search for already public information and previously released documents.
— attributed to: FOIA.gov, FBI.gov
- https://www.foia.gov/search.html
- https://vault.fbi.gov/search
- https://www.justice.gov/oip/blog/upgraded-foiagov-search-tool-delivers-improved-results
UNVERIFIABLECONF 0.90
As of the current review, there is no documented public record of any fulfilled FOIA requests specifically targeting an 'operational file' for a Frank Scarce.
— attributed to: ARGUS investigation (based on search of provided sources)
- https://www.foia.gov/search.html
- https://vault.fbi.gov/search
- https://www.reddit.com/r/foia/
CORROBORATEDCONF 0.90
Past FOIA requests and their released documents are sometimes available through portals like FOIAonline, SecureRelease, or agency-specific FOIA logs.
— attributed to: FOIAonline, SecureRelease, Reddit users discussing FOIA processes
- https://srp.fas.gsa.gov/portal/foia.html
- https://www.securerelease.us/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/foia/comments/159a4s/are_past_foia_requests_available_anywhere/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/foia/comments/1um9lsb/are_there_records_of_me_making_a_foia_request/
VERIFIEDCONF 1.00
A Reddit user named 'Frank Scarce' identifies as the sole director of PrompCorp, a company offering property-centric services.
— attributed to: Reddit user 'frankscaaus', Reddit user 'fraanksc'
- https://www.reddit.com/user/frankscaaus/
- https://www.reddit.com/user/fraanksc/comments/

TIMELINE

1967-07-04The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) goes into effect, establishing public right to access government records. [src]
October 2023FOIA.gov Search Tool launched, later upgraded with machine learning. [src]

ENTITIES

PERSON Frank Scarce — Subject of potential FOIA request; director of PrompCorp
EVENT Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) — Legislation granting public access to government records
ORG U.S. Government — Custodian of records subject to FOIA
ORG National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) — Federal agency handling FOIA requests
ORG FBI — Federal agency with a FOIA library (The Vault)
ORG FOIA.gov — Official U.S. government FOIA portal
ORG PrompCorp — Company with Frank Scarce as director

OPEN QUESTIONS — PENDING LEADS

Are there any specific FOIA requests for 'Frank Scarce' or 'PrompCorp' across federal agency FOIA logs (e.g., FBI, CIA, DoD) that are not indexed by FOIA.gov or the FBI Vault?
Has any investigative journalism or academic research specifically mentioned or cited FOIA releases related to an individual named Frank Scarce?
What specific type of 'operational file' would federal agencies maintain for a private citizen named Frank Scarce, and under what circumstances would such a file be created?
Are there any public records of FOIA requests for individuals named 'Frank Scarce' (with various spellings) submitted to the National Archives and Records Administration or other relevant agencies?
What are the specific exemptions commonly applied to requests for 'operational files' of private citizens that could prevent full disclosure?

EVIDENCE — CAPTURED SOURCES

[REDDIT] https://www.reddit.com/user/frankscaaus/
Frank Scarce is the sole director of PrompCorp. He brings a unique capability in delivering singular and bundled property centric services to owners and the managers of the built environment.
[WEB] https://www.foia.gov/search.html
The search feature below allows you to search across all government websites at once, to see what is already available without the need for a FOIA request. If you do not find what you are looking for online, or if you want to request more information on a given topic, you can sub…
[WEB] https://vault.fbi.gov/search [archived]
The Vault is our new FOIA Library, containing 6,700 documents and other media that have been scanned from paper into digital copies so you can read them in the comfort of your home or office.
[WEB] https://www.securerelease.us/ [archived]
My Requests Check the status of requests and download documents that have been released to you.
[WEB] https://www.justice.gov/oip/blog/upgraded-foiagov-search-tool-delivers-improved-results [archived]
The FOIA.gov Search Tool was recently upgraded to leverage advancements in machine learning. This upgrade is expected to significantly improve the results and resources it delivers to the public. Initially launched in October 2023, the Search Tool helps users locate already-publi…
[WEB] https://srp.fas.gsa.gov/portal/foia.html [archived]
With FOIAonline you can submit FOIA requests online, track the status of requests, search for requests submitted by others, access previously released records, and generate agency-specific FOIA reports.
[WEB] https://www.archives.gov/foia-requests
These reviews tend to be faster (depending on the volume of the request and the size of the review backlog), but may not result in the release of all possible information. This is the best way to request volumes of unclassified records totaling more than one box. Requestors still…
[REDDIT] https://www.reddit.com/r/foia/ [archived]
/r/FOIA is a place to post links to documents obtained using the Freedom of Information Act or other public records laws. Feel free to post news stories that relied heavily on FOIA as well if the story also provides the documents used in the reporting. If you have questions about…
[REDDIT] https://www.reddit.com/r/foia/comments/1610muk/are_past_foia_requests_available_anywhere/ [archived]
/r/FOIA is a place to post links to documents obtained using the Freedom of Information Act or other public records laws. Feel free to post news stories that relied heavily on FOIA as well if the story also provides the documents used in the reporting. If you have questions about…
[REDDIT] https://www.reddit.com/r/foia/comments/1dfqyfs/no_search_conducted/ [archived]
/r/FOIA is a place to post links to documents obtained using the Freedom of Information Act or other public records laws. Feel free to post news stories that relied heavily on FOIA as well if the story also provides the documents used in the reporting. If you have questions about…
[REDDIT] https://www.reddit.com/r/foia/comments/1da1glu/which_agencies_have_you_filed_a_foia_request_with/ [archived]
The last 16 were managing the FOIA program for a regional office, covered five states, with 18 field offices. FOIA is kind of a thankless task for the government, but it paid me well.
[REDDIT] https://www.reddit.com/r/foia/comments/um9lsb/are_there_records_of_me_making_a_foia_request/ [archived]
Yes, there will be a record of your name and if applicable, your organization or lack thereof. I process this type of request weekly where someone wants information about previous FOIA requests and my agency publishes FOIA logs regularly. However, any PII such as ID and/or your p…
[REDDIT] https://www.reddit.com/user/fraanksc/comments/
Frank Scarce is the sole director of PrompCorp that offers excellent long-term career prospects for someone who is highly efficient, detail orientated, can deliver on time.
[WEB] https://www.foia.gov/ [archived]
While FOIA allows for many records to be released, there are also nine exemptions that protect certain types of information, such as personal privacy and law enforcement interests. The length of time to respond to your request will vary depending on its complexity and any backlog…
[WEB] https://www.archives.gov/foia
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) gives any person the right to request access to records of the executive branch of the U.S. Government. Federal agencies are required to disclose any information requested under the FOIA unless it falls under one of nine exemptions. How to Ma…
[REDDIT] https://www.reddit.com/r/disclosureparty/comments/16cipjt/anyone_have_experience_with_foia_requests_here/ [archived]
This is my first time attempting to submit a FOIA request. Would like some information that I know exists, but would like to go through official channels to get the information in the public domain, and to hand over to congress. I specifically need help with how to avoid paying t…

CROSS-REFERENCE

→ SHARES-ACTOR Frank Scarce's FBI Surveillance Reports Pre-June 1975 Shootout — Both reference Frank Scarce, Freedom Of Information Act Foia, Foia
→ SHARES-EVENT COINTELPRO Withheld Documents (1956-1971): FBI and National Archives FOIA Exemptions — Both reference Freedom Of Information Act Foia, Foia, National Archives And Records Administration Nara
→ SHARES-EVENT FBI Restrictions on NARA Access to COINTELPRO Administrative Files — Both reference Freedom Of Information Act Foia, Foia, National Archives And Records Administration Nara