Dawn M. Kelto Supervisor of Assessments | Official Website
Dawn M. Kelto Supervisor of Assessments | Official Website
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Dekalb County, Illinois, on September 26, 2024. The request, made by DeKalb Times, sought comprehensive details about the county's vendor payments for the majority of the year.
The specific records requested included a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, until September 26, 2024. This list was asked to include several key fields such as the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and amount.
As a media organization committed to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at DeKalb Times believe access to public records is essential in fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
In line with this commitment to transparency and accountability, we have requested these records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140). We also expressed our eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional due to our role in disseminating information.
We are awaiting a response from Dekalb County and will keep our readers updated on any developments.
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