FOIA Request to City Of Du Quoin Finance Department Regarding Sales Tax Collected from Retailers on October 25, 2024.
At SW Illinois News, we have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City Of Du Quoin Finance Department. The request, dated October 25, 2024, seeks information about sales tax collected from retailers in the city since the beginning of the year.
Our request specifically asked for detailed records showing monthly sales tax collections versus projections and the number of active retail locations paying sales tax each month. We also requested names of each retailer and their reported gross retail sales for each month.
As a media organization committed to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, access to public records is essential for us. This information will enable us to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to our readers.
We believe that as a media organization disseminating information to the public, we are eligible for a fee waiver under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
The City Of Du Quoin Finance Department has yet to respond to our request. We will continue following up on this matter and update our readers as soon as more information becomes available.
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