A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Dekalb County in Illinois on September 26, 2024. The request was made by DeKalb Times, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
In the FOIA request, we sought a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, until September 26, 2024. The specific fields requested include the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and the amount of each payment.
As members of the media at DeKalb Times, we are involved 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.
We believe that as media professionals disseminating information to the public, we are eligible for a fee waiver for this request. This belief is grounded in our role in promoting transparency and accountability in public institutions.
The FOIA request was sent as part of our ongoing efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in local government spending. We will continue our mission of providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs.
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