FOIA Request to Durham County regarding vendor payment register on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Old North News to Durham County, North Carolina, seeking access to the county’s vendor payment register for the preceding calendar month. The request was made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1, and emphasizes the preference for receiving these records in an electronic format.
The specific details requested include:
– Names of vendors paid by the county
– Dates and amounts of payments
– Descriptions of goods or services purchased
The purpose of this request is to gather information that holds public interest and disseminate it to the public. It aims at accessing existing records without necessitating the creation of new documents. In case any part of this request is denied or withheld, a statutory basis for such denial has been requested along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
Old North News, as a media organization, stresses its role in gathering and reporting news to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions. The organization also seeks a fee waiver due to its status as a media professional entity.
Additionally, Old North News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Of note, 21.3% of senior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Durham County school districts were considered ready for college during the 2022-23 school year.
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.
