FOIA Request to Greene County regarding vendor payment register on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Old North News to Greene 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 aims to obtain records in an electronic format if available.
The requested records include the names of vendors paid by the county, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions of goods or services purchased. The purpose of this request is to gather information of public interest for dissemination to the public. It is emphasized that the request pertains only to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents.
Old North News has also asked for a fee waiver based on their role as a media organization committed to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. They have highlighted their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. More information about this coalition can be found at this link.
Of 186 senior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Greene County school districts, 16 (8.6%) were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.
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.
