FOIA Request to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments in 2024 on September 26, 2024. As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at DeKalb Times have formally requested records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
Our request specifically seeks a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, till September 26, 2024. The desired information includes the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and amount. This data is critical for our ongoing reporting efforts and will help ensure transparency and accountability within local government operations.
As members of the media engaged in gathering and reporting news to the public, access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities 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 media professionals.
We await a positive response from Dekalb County and remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding our request.
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