FOIA Request to Rowan County regarding vendor payment registers on January 15, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Rowan News to Rowan County, North Carolina, seeking access to vendor payment registers. The request specifically asks for records covering the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The requested documents should include the names of vendors paid by the county, the dates and amounts of payments made, and descriptions of the goods or services purchased.
Rowan News is a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of its mission to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public, Rowan News has requested these records under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1., with a preference for receiving them in electronic format.
The requester 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 coalition can be found on their website here.
In light of their role as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, Rowan News has also requested a fee waiver for accessing these records.
Of note within Rowan County’s educational sector is that out of 1,228 senior students taking the science portion of the ACT in local school districts during the 2022-23 school year, only 151 students (12.3%) were considered ready for college.
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.