FOIA Request to Bowling Green State University regarding employee compensation data for Fiscal Year 2025 on December 2, 2025.
The Buckeye Reporter, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Bowling Green State University. The request seeks detailed records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025. The information is requested under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., and is preferred 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), 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).
The Buckeye Reporter emphasizes the importance of access to public records for fulfilling its role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine 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.
