FOIA Request to Eastern Oregon University regarding State University Employee Compensation Data, FY 2025 on December 2, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Eastern Oregon University by Beaver State News, seeking detailed records of employee compensation for the fiscal year 2025. The request aims to obtain comprehensive data under the Oregon Public Records Law, §192.410 et seq., in an electronic format.
The requested information includes a variety of data fields related to university employees. Specifically, Beaver State News is seeking records that show each employee’s name, gender (if recorded), age or year of birth (if not exempt), date of birth (if not exempt or limited to month/year), employer name, title or position, hire date, compensation amount (including base pay and any additional pay), compensation type (such as salary, hourly wage, stipend, or bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
The news organization has emphasized its role in gathering and reporting news to the public and argues that access to these public records is crucial for maintaining transparency and accountability within public institutions. As a media entity involved in disseminating information, Beaver State News has also requested a fee waiver for accessing these records.
Beaver State News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies 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.
