FOIA Request to Clay County regarding expense reimbursements on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Nantahala News to Clay County, North Carolina, seeking access to specific records related to expense reimbursements. The request, sent on February 1, 2026, is made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., and seeks information for the immediately preceding calendar month.
The records requested include details such as the name and title of individuals reimbursed, dates and amounts of reimbursements, descriptions of the expenses reimbursed, and the associated department or office. The request emphasizes that it is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. It also specifies a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
Nantahala News has expressed its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. As a member of the media, they have requested a fee waiver based on their professional responsibilities. The organization behind this request is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests.
In related educational statistics from Clay County school districts, it was noted that out of 83 senior students taking the science portion of the ACT during the 2022-23 school year, only 20 students (24.1%) were considered ready for college.
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.
