A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Waukesha County in Wisconsin regarding vendor payments on September 26, 2024. The request, sent by The Sconi, a media organization dedicated to reporting comprehensive and accurate news about local government affairs, asked for specific details about all vendor payments made from January 1, 2024, until the date of the request.
The records requested under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., include a list of all payments made to vendors within the specified period. The information sought includes the name of each vendor paid, the date of each transaction, a description of each transaction, and the amount paid in each transaction.
As a media organization, we at The Sconi are committed to gathering and disseminating news that holds public institutions accountable and provides transparency for our readers. Access to public records is crucial for us to fulfill these responsibilities. In light of our role in providing this service to the public, we have requested a fee waiver as a media professional.
We will continue to keep you updated as we await response from Waukesha County regarding this request.
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