FOIA Request to Iredell County regarding employee overtime records on February 1, 2026.
On February 1, 2026, Old North News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Iredell County in North Carolina. The request sought access to the county’s employee overtime records for the immediately preceding calendar month. The request was made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The specific details requested included the name and job title of each employee, their department or office, the dates and number of overtime hours worked, and the compensation paid for that overtime. The purpose of this request is to gather information of public interest and disseminate it to the public. Old North News emphasized that they are not asking for new documents to be created but rather seeking existing records.
In case any part of this request is denied or withheld, Old North News asked for a specific statutory basis for such denial and requested that all reasonably segregable portions of the records be released. They also expressed willingness to receive the records electronically if available.
Old North News highlighted its role as a media organization dedicated to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. They believe they qualify for a fee waiver due to their professional responsibilities in gathering and reporting news.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
