FOIA Request to Oregon State University-Cascades regarding Public University FY 2024 Employee Salaries on December 5, 2025.
A request for information has been submitted to Oregon State University-Cascades under the Oregon Public Records Law. The request seeks comprehensive records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2024. This period is typically defined as spanning from September 2024 through July 2025, although the university’s specific fiscal-year boundaries are requested if they differ.
The request aims to obtain detailed records or reports containing several data fields. These include the fiscal year, employee 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, department, hire date, compensation amount (including base pay and any additional pay), compensation type (such as salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
Acknowledging that not all fields may be present in every record, the request emphasizes the need for all responsive records to be produced regardless of field completeness. If any portion of a record is deemed exempt from disclosure, it is requested that non-exempt portions be released in redacted form rather than withheld entirely.
The requester represents Beaver State News and is involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. They emphasize that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling their professional responsibilities of holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. A fee waiver is requested based on their role as a media professional.
The requester is also 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 this link.
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.
