A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Franklin County on September 26, 2024. The request, made by the Buckeye Reporter, a media organization committed to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, pertains to vendor payments made within the county.
The specifics of the request include a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, until September 26, 2024. The requested details for each transaction include the vendor name, transaction date, description of the transaction, and the amount paid.
As a media organization, we at Buckeye Reporter believe in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Access to such public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. Given our role in disseminating information to the public, we have requested a fee waiver as a media professional.
We await Franklin County's response and will continue our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.