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FOIA Request to Illinois Department of Central Management Services Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025.
As part of our commitment to transparency and accountability in governmental affairs, we at the Illinois Valley Times have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Illinois Department of Central Management Services. Our request seeks comprehensive documentation and details concerning the fulfillment of contractual obligations for all contracts executed or modified between this state agency and their vendors during January of the 2023 fiscal year.
Specifically, we are requesting records that verify the scope of work performed, deliverables completed, and any reports or evaluations related to these contracts. This information is crucial for us as members of the media to provide accurate news coverage and hold public institutions accountable.
We have also requested a fee waiver for this information due to our role in disseminating news to the public. As a member organization within The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit dedicated to investigating state and federal governmental agencies—we leverage Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to shed light on government actions and inform the American electorate.
We anticipate that this request will facilitate greater transparency regarding state agency operations and look forward to sharing our findings with our readers.
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