A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City Of Effingham Finance Department on October 25, 2024. The request, made by East Central Reporter, a media organization committed to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks detailed information about sales tax collected from retailers in the city.
The specific data requested includes sales tax collected from retailers from January 1, 2024 till the present date. The requested records should provide a month-by-month breakdown of actual sales tax collections versus projected figures. Additionally, the number of active retail locations paying sales tax each month is also sought.
In order to provide a comprehensive view of retail activity in the city, East Central Reporter has also asked for the names of each retailer and their respective gross retail sales reported for each month.
As a media organization, East Central Reporter plays an essential role in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to such public records enables us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. We believe that we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional given our role in disseminating information.
We await a response from the City Of Effingham Finance Department and will keep our readers updated with any developments.
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