FOIA Request to Town of Franklinville regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Old North News to the Town of Franklinville, North Carolina, seeking access to specific financial records. The request, dated February 1, 2026, aims to obtain the city’s vendor payment register for the preceding calendar month. This includes detailed information such as the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments made, and descriptions of goods or services purchased.
The request emphasizes that it seeks existing records only and does not require the creation of new documents. Old North News has requested these records in electronic format if available. In case any part of this request is denied or withheld, they have asked for a specific statutory basis for such denial along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
As members of the media, Old North News highlights their role in gathering and reporting news to ensure public accountability and transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver due to their status as media professionals. The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, an organization dedicated to promoting transparency through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
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.
