FOIA request sent to City of Naperville regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026
FOIA Request to City of Naperville regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
The DuPage Policy Journal has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Naperville seeking access to specific financial records. The request, sent on February 1, 2026, aims to obtain the city's vendor payment register for the immediately preceding calendar month. This inquiry is part of an effort to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The requested records include details such as the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions of goods or services purchased. The purpose of this request is to gather information that holds public interest and aids in disseminating it to the community. The DuPage Policy Journal emphasizes that this request is limited to existing records and does not necessitate creating new documents.
In case any portion of this request is denied or withheld, the DuPage Policy Journal has asked for a specific statutory basis for such denial and requests that all reasonably segregable portions be released. The media organization has expressed its preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
As a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news, access to public records is crucial for fulfilling professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Consequently, the DuPage Policy Journal believes it qualifies for a fee waiver due to its role in disseminating information.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization based in Missouri that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. This coalition leverages Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to promote transparency in government actions.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.