FOIA Request to Perquimans 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 Perquimans County in North Carolina. The request seeks access to the county’s vendor payment registers for the year 2024. Specifically, the request asks for records that include the names of vendors paid by the county, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions of goods or services purchased during this period.
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. Old North News is seeking these records as part of its commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. Access to such public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
Old North News has also requested a fee waiver for accessing these records, citing its role as a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
In related news, it was reported that out of 113 senior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Perquimans County school districts, only 23 (20.4%) were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.
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.
