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FOIA Request to Illinois State Employees Retirement System Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025.
As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Illinois State Employees Retirement System. Our request seeks documentation and details concerning the fulfillment of contractual obligations for all contracts executed or modified between this state agency and their vendors during January of the 2023 fiscal year.
Specifically, we are interested in records that verify the scope of work performed, deliverables completed, and any reports or evaluations related to these contracts. Access to such public records is crucial for us as members of the media. It enables us to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public.
We have also requested a fee waiver in light of our role in disseminating information as media professionals. Additionally, we are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
For more information about our efforts and mission, please visit [The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy](https://stopsecrecy.org/about/).
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