A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Ogemaw County, Michigan, regarding vendor payments made throughout the year 2024. The request was sent on September 26th by Great Lakes Wire, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The request specifically asked for a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1st, 2024 until September 26th, 2024. The requested data fields include the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and the amount paid.
As a media organization, we at Great Lakes Wire are committed to gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
We believe that as a media organization disseminating information to the public, we are eligible for a fee waiver under the provisions of the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq.
We await a response from Ogemaw County and will continue our efforts in promoting transparency and accountability in local government affairs.
