Nancy Purdy District 7 Board Member | Coles County
Nancy Purdy District 7 Board Member | Coles County
FOIA Request to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments from January to September 2024.
On September 26, 2024, we at DeKalb Times submitted a request under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) to Dekalb County. The request sought detailed information regarding all payments made to vendors within the county from January 1, 2024, through September 26, 2024.
The specific details requested included the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and the amount of each payment. This information is critical for our ongoing reporting on local governmental affairs and fiscal responsibility.
As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local government matters, we believe access to such public records is essential in fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
We have also requested a fee waiver for this information as part of our role as media professionals disseminating vital information to the public. We await a response from Dekalb County and will continue our pursuit of transparency in local government operations.
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