FOIA Request to Town of Franklinton regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town of Franklinton on February 1, 2026, by Old North News. The request seeks access to the town’s vendor payment register for the immediately preceding calendar month. This request is made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1., and emphasizes a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The specific records requested include details such as the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions of goods or services purchased. The aim is to gather information that holds public interest and disseminate it to the public. The request specifies that it only seeks existing records and does not require creating new documents.
Old North News has expressed willingness to receive these records electronically if available. They have also requested a fee waiver due to their role in gathering and reporting news, which they argue is essential for holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency.
The requester 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 organization can be found at this link.
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.
