FOIA Request to Allegheny County regarding contingency fee agreements on December 1, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Allegheny County by Keystone Today, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to records under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, specifically requesting all contingency fee agreements with external attorneys or law firms that were in effect at any time during the last 12 months.
The request emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in public institutions, noting that access to these records is crucial for media professionals in their role of disseminating information to the public. Additionally, Keystone Today has requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization.
Keystone Today is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies and promoting transparency through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: 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.
