FOIA Request to Macon County regarding vendor payment register on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Macon County, North Carolina, by Old North News on February 1, 2026. The request seeks access to the county’s vendor payment register for the preceding calendar month. This request is made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., and aims to obtain information that is in the public interest.
The specific records requested include the names of vendors paid by the county, the dates and amounts of payments made, and descriptions of goods or services purchased during that month. The request emphasizes that it seeks existing records only and does not require the creation of new documents. Old North News has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
The request also highlights that if any part of this request is denied or withheld, Macon County should provide a specific statutory basis for such denial while releasing all reasonably segregable portions of the records. As a media organization committed to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency, Old North News believes it qualifies for a fee waiver associated with this FOIA request.
Old North News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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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.
