FOIA Request to Duplin County regarding vendor payment register on February 1, 2026.
On February 1, 2026, Old North News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Duplin County in North Carolina. The request seeks access to the county’s vendor payment register for the preceding calendar month. This includes details such as the names of vendors paid by the county, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions of goods or services purchased.
The request is made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., and specifies a preference for receiving the records in electronic format. Old North News emphasizes that this request is aimed at gathering information of public interest for dissemination purposes and does not require the creation of new documents.
The news organization also requests that if any part of the request is denied or withheld, Duplin County should provide a specific statutory basis for such denial while releasing all reasonably segregable portions of the records. Furthermore, Old North News indicates its eligibility for a fee waiver due to its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable.
The requester identifies as a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
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.
