FOIA Request to City of Durham regarding employee overtime records on February 1, 2026.
The City of Durham has received a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from the Durham Reporter seeking access to specific public records. The request was submitted under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., and it specifically seeks employee overtime records for the immediately preceding calendar month.
The requested information includes details such as the name and job title of employees, their respective departments or offices, dates and number of overtime hours worked, and compensation paid for overtime. The request emphasizes that it is limited to existing records and does not necessitate the creation of new documents. Additionally, the requester has asked for any denied portions to be accompanied by a statutory basis for denial, along with all reasonably segregable parts of the records.
The Durham Reporter, affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization dedicated to transparency in government—has expressed its intent to use this information for public dissemination. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their role in gathering news and holding public institutions accountable.
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.