FOIA Request to Trempealeau County Regarding Vendor Payments from January 1, 2024 till September 26, 2024.
As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability in local government, we at WC Wisconsin News have sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Trempealeau County. The request, dated September 26, 2024, seeks detailed information about the county's vendor payments made during the current year.
The records requested under the Wisconsin Open Records Law include a comprehensive list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024 till September 26, 2024. Specifically, we have asked for the following details:
- Vendor Name
- Transaction Date
- Transaction Description
- Amount
As a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, access to public records is essential for us. This information allows us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional. We await a response from Trempealeau County and will keep our readers updated on any developments.