FOIA Request to Yancey County regarding expense reimbursements on February 1, 2026.
A request for public records was submitted by High Country Times to Yancey County under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1. The request seeks access to the county’s expense reimbursement records for the immediately preceding calendar month. The records requested include detailed information 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 limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. It also highlights the importance of accessing these records for public interest purposes and aims to disseminate this information to hold public institutions accountable.
High Country Times has requested that any denial or withholding of information be accompanied by a specific statutory basis for such action. Additionally, they have expressed a preference for receiving the records in electronic format if available. As a media organization committed to transparency, they have requested a fee waiver due to their role in gathering and reporting news.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website here.
Of 136 senior students taking the science portion of the ACT in Yancey County school districts, 34 (25%) 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.
