A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City Of Olney Finance Department regarding sales tax records on October 25, 2024. The request was made by East Central Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The specific records requested include details of sales tax collected from retailers from January 1, 204 until the present date. The request specifically asked for the following fields: Sales tax collected from retailers by month versus projected, number of active retail locations paying sales tax by month, and names of each retailer along with their gross retail sales reported for each month.
As a media organization, we at East Central Reporter are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.
We await the response from the City Of Olney Finance Department and will keep our readers updated on any developments.
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