FOIA Request to Clay County regarding vendor payment registers on January 15, 2026.
A request for information was sent to Clay County by Nantahala News, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request was made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1, and seeks access to vendor payment registers maintained by the county. The requested records cover the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
The records requested include details such as the names of vendors paid by the county, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions of goods or services purchased. The purpose of this request is to provide transparency and hold public institutions accountable through comprehensive news coverage.
Nantahala News has expressed its role in disseminating information as part of its professional responsibilities and has requested a fee waiver due to its status as a media organization. Additionally, the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
Of note within Clay County’s educational landscape, only 24.1% of senior students were considered ready for college based on their performance in the science portion of the ACT during the 2022-23 school year.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
