FOIA Number: SD-GOV-21-1011

New Records Detail South Dakota Gov. Noem’s Taxpayer Spending on Furnishings for Governor’s Mansion

November 30, 2021
According to the documents obtained by American Oversight, the South Dakota governor spent nearly $60,000 on rugs, furniture, chandeliers, and other decor.

South Dakota Office of the Governor Records Concerning Airplane Purchase

August 6, 2021
Records from the South Dakota Office of the Governor in response to American Oversight's request for assessments regarding any requests to purchase an airplane, in light of reports that Gov. Kristi Noem requested funds for a new executive branch airplane. These records include Department of Transportation documents.

South Dakota Office of the Governor Records Concerning Airplane Purchase

August 6, 2021
Records from the South Dakota Office of the Governor in response to American Oversight's request for assessments regarding any requests to purchase an airplane, in light of reports that Gov. Kristi Noem requested funds for a new executive branch airplane. These records include Department of Transportation documents.

Records Request to South Dakota Office of the Governor Seeking Records Concerning Airplane Purchase

July 23, 2021
Records request to the South Dakota Governor seeking assessments regarding any requests to purchase an airplane, in light of reports that Gov. Kristi Noem requested funds for a new executive branch airplane. American Oversight initially submitted an informal request for the same records on March 1, 2021, but the Office of the Governor did not respond to or acknowledge that request, necessitating this formal request.