FOIA Request to Town Of Ocean Isle Beach regarding employee overtime records on February 1, 2026.
On February 1, 2026, Old North News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Town Of Ocean Isle Beach in North Carolina. The request seeks access to the town’s employee overtime 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 obtain these records in an electronic format if possible.
The specific information requested includes the name and job title of each employee, their department or office, the dates and number of overtime hours worked, and any overtime compensation paid during that period. The purpose of this request is to gather information of public interest for dissemination to the public, ensuring transparency and accountability within local government operations.
Old North News has emphasized that this request is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. Should any part of this request be denied or withheld, they have asked for a specific statutory basis for such denial and have requested that all reasonably segregable portions of the records be released.
As a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news, Old North News has requested a fee waiver due to their role in holding public institutions accountable. They are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which assists media companies in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information laws.
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.
