FOIA Request to Town of Dobson regarding employee overtime records on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town of Dobson by Yadkin Valley News on February 1, 2026. The request seeks access to the town’s employee overtime records for the immediately preceding calendar month. The records requested include details such as the name and job title of each employee, their department or office, the dates and number of overtime hours worked, and the compensation paid for this overtime.
The request is made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. It is specified that this request is limited to existing records and does not necessitate the creation of new documents. Should any part of this request be denied or withheld, Yadkin Valley News has asked for a specific statutory basis for such denial and requests that all reasonably segregable portions of the records be released.
Yadkin Valley News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. As a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, they are advocating for access to these public records as part of their commitment to informing the electorate about governmental 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.
