FOIA Request to Currituck County regarding vendor payment registers on January 15, 2026.
On January 15, 2026, Old North News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Currituck County in North Carolina. The request seeks access to vendor payment registers maintained by the county for the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The records requested include details such as the names of vendors paid by the county, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions of goods or services purchased.
Old North News is a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of its mission to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency, the organization has requested these records under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1. The request emphasizes a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.
The requester also highlighted their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Of note is that in Currituck County school districts during the 2022-23 school year, only 29.6% of senior students taking the science portion of the ACT were considered ready for college. This statistic underscores the importance of transparency and accountability in local government operations as they impact educational outcomes.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
