FOIA Request to Oregon State University regarding Public University FY 2024 Employee Salaries on December 5, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Beaver State News to Oregon State University seeking detailed records of employee compensation for the fiscal year 2024. The request, made under the Oregon Public Records Law, aims to obtain comprehensive data about all individuals employed by the university during this period.
The requested information includes various data fields such as fiscal year, employee name, gender, 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 (e.g., salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time). The request specifies that if any portion of a record is deemed exempt from disclosure, all non-exempt portions should be released in redacted form.
Beaver State News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public and highlights the importance of access to public records for holding institutions accountable. The organization also seeks a fee waiver due to its status as a media entity. Additionally, it notes its affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit corporation dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through transparency laws.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
