FOIA Request to Brown County regarding monthly county expenditure reports on November 4, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Brown County by the Green Bay Reporter on November 4, 2025. The request seeks access to various financial documents under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., specifically focusing on monthly expenditure reports for the previous month.
The Green Bay Reporter is requesting copies of all monthly expenditure reports, financial summaries, and budget-tracking records prepared or received by Brown County. This includes monthly expenditure or disbursement summaries, departmental or county-wide budget reports, and financial statements or ledgers summarizing total expenditures for the month. The request emphasizes a preference for receiving these documents in electronic format.
The Green Bay Reporter is a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of its commitment to transparency and accountability in public institutions, the media outlet is seeking this information to fulfill its professional responsibilities. The requestor has also indicated that they are a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
Brown County is located in Wisconsin and is home to several high schools with significant student enrollment numbers. For instance, Preble High School has an enrollment of 2,147 students; Bay Port High School has 1,951 students; and De Pere High School has 1,473 students for the 2023-24 school year.
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.
