FOIA Request to Franklin 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 Franklin County, 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 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. The organization emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in public institutions. As part of their reporting efforts, they have requested these records under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., with a preference for receiving them in electronic format.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. This coalition utilizes Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to promote transparency in government actions. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
In Franklin County school districts during the 2022-23 school year, only 14.9% of senior students taking the science portion of the ACT were considered ready for college.
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.
