FOIA Request to Oregon State University-Cascades regarding all public university salaries in FY2025 on January 16, 2026.
On January 16, 2026, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Oregon State University-Cascades by Beaver State News. The request seeks detailed records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025. This request is made under the Oregon Public Records Law, §192.410 et seq., and emphasizes the preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The specific data fields requested include employee name, gender (if recorded), age or year of birth (if not exempt), date of birth (if not exempt or limited to month/year), university name, department, 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).
Beaver State News underscores its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as a media organization. The request highlights the importance of access to public records for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Additionally, the requester has indicated their eligibility for a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.
The email also notes that the requester 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 organization can be found at 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.
