FOIA Request to Town Of Richlands regarding expense reimbursement records on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Old North News to the Town Of Richlands, North Carolina, seeking access to specific financial records. The request, sent on February 1, 2026, aims to obtain copies of the town’s expense reimbursement records for the immediately preceding calendar month.
The request specifically asks for details such as the name and title of individuals reimbursed, dates and amounts of reimbursements, descriptions of the expenses reimbursed, and the associated department or office. This information is sought under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., with a preference for receiving it in electronic format.
Old North News has emphasized that this request is made in the interest of public dissemination and does not require the creation of new documents but rather seeks existing records. The organization also requested a fee waiver based on its role in media and public accountability.
In case any part of this request is denied or withheld, Old North News has asked for a specific statutory basis for such denial along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records. As members of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, they leverage FOIA and Sunshine Laws to promote transparency in government actions.
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.
