FOIA Request to Oregon State University regarding all public university salaries in FY2025 on January 16, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Oregon State University by Beaver State News, seeking detailed records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025. The request was made under the Oregon Public Records Law, §192.410 et seq., and the requester expressed a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The specific data fields requested include Employee Name, Employee Gender (if recorded), Employee Age or Year of Birth (if not exempt), Employee Date of Birth (if not exempt or if limited to month/year), University Name, Employee Department, Employer Name, Employee Title or Position, Employee Hire Date, Employee Compensation Amount (base pay and any additional pay), Employee Compensation Type (e.g., salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and Employment Type (full-time or part-time).
The requester emphasized their role as a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. They highlighted that access to public records is essential for fulfilling professional responsibilities such as holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. Furthermore, they requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.
Additionally, it was noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization 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.
