A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Ashtabula County on September 26, 2024, by the Buckeye Reporter. The media organization is seeking detailed information about all payments made to vendors within a specific timeframe.
The requested records fall under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., and include all vendor payments from January 1, 2024, until September 26, 2024. The specific details requested for each transaction are the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and amount.
As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at Buckeye Reporter believe access to public records is essential in fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
In light of our role in disseminating information to the public, we have also requested a fee waiver as a media professional. We eagerly await Ashtabula County's response and will continue our mission of reporting on matters of public interest.
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