A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Washington County concerning vendor payments for the year 2024 on September 26, 2024.
The request, sent by us at the Washington County Times, seeks detailed information about all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, until September 26, 2024. The specific fields requested include the name of the vendor, the date of each transaction, a description of each transaction, and the amount paid.
As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we believe that access to public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
We have asked for these records under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., and have requested that they be provided in an electronic format for ease of analysis and reporting.
Given our role in disseminating information to the public as a media organization, we also believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.
We will continue to keep you updated on this matter as more information becomes available.
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