FOIA Request to Town Of Ocean Isle Beach regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Old North News to the Town Of Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, seeking access to records under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1. The request specifically asks for copies of new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The requested records include several key details: the title of the contract or amendment, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. This information is sought for public interest purposes and aims to ensure transparency in local governmental affairs.
Old North News emphasizes that this request does not require the creation of new documents but is limited to existing records. They have also expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available. Additionally, should any part of this request be denied or withheld, they have asked for a specific statutory basis for such denial and expect all reasonably segregable portions of the records to be released.
As a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies—Old North News has requested a fee waiver due to their role in gathering and reporting news. They stress that access to public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency.
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.
