FOIA Request to Portland State University regarding all public university salaries in FY2025 on January 16, 2026.
On January 16, 2026, Beaver State News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Portland State University. 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 asks for the information to be provided in an electronic format.
The requested records include several specific data fields: 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).
Beaver State News emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for their role in gathering and reporting news to the public. They argue that this access helps hold public institutions accountable and provides transparency. As a media organization involved in disseminating information to the public, they have requested a fee waiver based on their eligibility as media professionals.
The requestor 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 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.
