FOIA Request to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024.
In a recent move to promote transparency and accountability in local government affairs, we at DeKalb Times have sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Dekalb County. The request, dated September 26, 2024, seeks detailed information about all payments made to vendors from the start of the year until the date of the request.
The requested data includes four specific fields: Vendor Name, Transaction Date, Transaction Description, and Amount. By acquiring this information, we aim to provide our readers with comprehensive coverage regarding the county's expenditure and financial transactions with various vendors.
As a media organization dedicated to thorough reporting on local governmental affairs, we believe that access to such public records is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public.
We have also stated our eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional in our request. This is in line with our commitment to gathering and disseminating news without any undue financial burden.
We await Dekalb County's response and remain committed to providing accurate news coverage that serves the interests of our readers and upholds the principles of transparency and accountability in local governance.
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