A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Dekalb County, Illinois, regarding vendor payments for the year 2024. The request was made on September 26, 2024.
We at DeKalb Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, are seeking detailed records of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, through September 26, 2024. The requested information includes the name of the vendor, the date of the transaction, a description of the transaction, and the amount paid.
As a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in public institutions, we believe access to these public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. We have requested that these records be provided in an electronic format for ease of review and dissemination.
In accordance with our role as a media outlet disseminating information to the public, we have also requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request.
We await Dekalb County's response and will continue to work diligently to provide our readers with thorough coverage of local government affairs.
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