FOIA Request to Village of De Soto regarding expense reimbursement records on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Prairie State Wire to the Village of De Soto on February 1, 2026. The request seeks access to the village’s expense reimbursement records for the immediately preceding calendar month. This inquiry is part of an effort to provide comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The specific records requested include the name and title of individuals reimbursed, dates and amounts of reimbursements, descriptions of the expenses reimbursed, and the associated department or office. The request emphasizes that it is limited to existing records and does not necessitate the creation of new documents.
Prairie State Wire has requested these records in electronic format if available. Additionally, they have asked for a fee waiver based on their role as a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. They assert that access to public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating state and federal governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
