FOIA Request to Village Of Galatia regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Village Of Galatia by SE Illinois News, seeking access to specific records related to the village’s financial transactions. The request, dated February 1, 2026, asks for copies of the existing vendor payment register for the immediately preceding calendar month. This includes detailed information such as the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions of goods or services purchased.
The request emphasizes that it seeks records that already exist and does not require the creation of new documents. It also requests that if any part of this request is denied or withheld, a specific statutory basis for the denial should be provided along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records. SE Illinois News has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
As members of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, SE Illinois News aims to use this information to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. They have requested a fee waiver based on their role in gathering and reporting news.
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.
