FOIA Request to Town of Yanceyville regarding expense reimbursement records on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by North Triangle News to the Town of Yanceyville on February 1, 2026. The request seeks access to the town’s expense reimbursement records for the immediately preceding calendar month. The requested information includes details such as the name and title of individuals reimbursed, dates and amounts of reimbursements, descriptions of expenses reimbursed, and the associated department or office.
The request emphasizes that it is made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1., and specifies a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. The intent behind this request is to gather information of public interest for dissemination to the public, ensuring transparency and accountability within local governmental affairs.
North Triangle News has stated that if any part of this request is denied or withheld, they expect a specific statutory basis for such denial along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records. Additionally, as members of the media engaged in news gathering and reporting activities, they have requested a fee waiver due to their role in holding public institutions accountable.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. More information about this organization can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
