FOIA Request to Harnett 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 Harnett 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. Specifically, the requested records should include the names of vendors paid by the county, dates and amounts of payments made, and descriptions of goods or services purchased.
The request was made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. As a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, Old North News emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
The requester has also noted their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
In related educational statistics from Harnett County school districts, it was reported that out of 1,225 senior students taking the science portion of the ACT during the 2022-23 school year, only 202 students (16.5%) were considered ready for college.
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.
