FOIA Request to Cabarrus County regarding vendor payment registers on January 15, 2026.
Cabarrus Today, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Cabarrus County. The request seeks access to vendor payment registers maintained by the county for 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 request was made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. Cabarrus Today emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling its role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. As part of this process, they have also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.
Additionally, it is noted that 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 through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.
Of note in Cabarrus County’s educational sector: Of 2,828 senior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Cabarrus County school districts, 737 (26.1%) were considered ready for college in the 2022-23 school year.
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.
