A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Lincoln County regarding vendor payments on September 26, 2024. The request, issued by the media organization The Sconi, seeks to obtain a comprehensive list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, until the date of the request.
The requested records fall under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., and The Sconi has expressed a preference for receiving them in an electronic format. Specifically, the organization is interested in obtaining data that includes the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and amount for each payment made within the specified period.
As members of the media committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at The Sconi believe access to such public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
In line with our role in disseminating information to the public, we have also indicated our eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional. This request underscores our commitment to ensuring transparency in how taxpayer funds are utilized by county authorities.
We eagerly await Lincoln County's response and remain open for any questions or clarifications they may need regarding this request.
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