FOIA Request to Town Of Carrboro regarding expense reimbursement records on February 1, 2026.
On February 1, 2026, Old North News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Town Of Carrboro in North Carolina. The request seeks access to the city’s expense reimbursement records for the immediately preceding calendar month. This request is made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., and aims to gather information of public interest for dissemination.
The specific details requested include the name and title of individuals reimbursed, dates and amounts of reimbursements, descriptions of expenses reimbursed, and associated departments or offices. The request emphasizes that it is limited to existing records 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.
In their communication, Old North News highlighted their role as a media organization committed to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. They underscored the importance of access to public records in fulfilling their responsibilities of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Additionally, they requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.
The requestor 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 FOIA requests. 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.
