A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Meigs County in Ohio on September 26, 2024. The request, issued by the Buckeye Reporter, sought comprehensive details regarding county vendor payments made from January 1 to September 26, 2024.
The Buckeye Reporter requested this information under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., with a preference for electronic format delivery. The specific details asked for include the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and amount for each payment made within the specified period.
As a media organization committed to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at the 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.
Given our role in disseminating information to the public, we have requested a fee waiver as a media professional. We await a response from Meigs County and will continue our efforts to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
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