FOIA Request to Town of Sparta regarding employee overtime records on February 1, 2026.
A request has been made by Old North News under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., seeking access to specific public records from the Town of Sparta. The request, dated February 1, 2026, pertains to obtaining the city’s employee overtime records for the immediately preceding calendar month.
The requested information includes details such as the name and job title of each employee, their respective department or office, dates and number of overtime hours worked, and any overtime compensation paid. This request aims to gather information of public interest for dissemination purposes and is limited to existing records without necessitating the creation of new documents.
Old North News has expressed willingness to receive 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 along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
As a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, Old North News emphasizes its role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. They have also indicated eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public.
This request is supported by The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information 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.
