FOIA Request to Town of Siler City 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 Siler City on February 1, 2026. The request seeks access to specific public records under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1. The primary focus of this request is the vendor payment register for the immediately preceding calendar month.
The requested records include detailed information about transactions conducted by the city. Specifically, Old North News is seeking a list of vendors who received payments from the city, along with the dates and amounts of these payments. Additionally, descriptions of the goods or services purchased are requested. This information is sought in an electronic format if available.
Old North News has clarified that this request aims to gather information that serves public interest and intends to disseminate it to the public. It is emphasized that only existing records are being requested, and there is no expectation for new documents to be created. Should any part of this request be denied or withheld, Old North News has asked for a specific statutory basis for such denial and requests all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
As a media organization dedicated to holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency, Old North News has also indicated their eligibility for a fee waiver due to their role in gathering and reporting news.
This request is made with support from The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization assisting media companies in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
