Request to the Treasurer 

Requests to the Treasurer’s Office

This section documents my public records requests to the Delaware County Treasurer’s Office and the documents I received in response. My requests have focused on tax lien sales, contracts with third-party lien buyers, and the financial management of public funds.

These records are shared to promote transparency, show how to navigate the public records process, and to hold our public institutions accountable. I believe in being polite, persistent, and professional when making requests—courtesy builds more bridges than confrontation.

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📂 Browse Requests by Category

· Tax Lien Sales & Contracts

    Contracts, agreements, and communications related to tax lien sales and third-party lien buyers.

· Budget & Expenditure Records

    Budget drafts, spending reports, and financial forecasts from the Treasurer’s Office.

· Internal Communications

    Emails, letters, and memos within the Treasurer’s Office regarding public inquiries and records requests.

· My Correspondence with the Office

    A log of my own emails and letters to the Treasurer’s Office, shared as a guide for how to make effective, polite public records requests.

· Audits & Compliance Reports

    Internal and external audits, compliance reviews, and findings related to county finances.

· Meeting Minutes & Agendas

    Records of public meetings where financial decisions and lien sale policies were discussed.

· Legal & FOIA Logs

    The Treasurer’s own logs of FOIA requests, legal opinions, and policy documents.

· Responses, Denials & Appeals

    Documents showing how the office responds to requests—including delays, redactions, and denials.

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🔍 Featured Document

Contract with Third-Party Lien Buyer – 2023

This is the agreement between the county and the external lien purchaser, detailing the terms of the tax lien sale process.

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📌 A Note on Transparency & Respect

Public records belong to the people. Requesting them is our right, but doing so with respect and clarity helps ensure cooperation and builds a culture of openness. Every document here was obtained through polite, professional inquiry.