FOIA Request to Alexander County regarding employee overtime records on February 1, 2026.
On February 1, 2026, Old North News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Alexander County in North Carolina. The request seeks access to the county’s employee overtime records for the immediately preceding calendar month. This inquiry is made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1.
The specific information requested includes the name and job title of each employee, their department or office, the dates and number of overtime hours worked, and the compensation paid for such overtime. The request emphasizes that it is limited to existing records and does not necessitate the creation of new documents.
Old North News has expressed its willingness to receive these records in electronic format if available. Furthermore, they have requested a fee waiver citing their role as a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. This aligns with their mission of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website here.
In related news from Alexander County school districts, out of 333 senior students taking the science portion of the ACT during the 2022-23 school year, only 71 students (21.3%) were considered ready for college.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
