FOIA Request to Central State University regarding employee compensation data for Fiscal Year 2025 on December 2, 2025.
A request has been submitted to Central State University under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., seeking detailed records of employee compensation for the fiscal year 2025. The request was made by Buckeye Reporter, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs.
The requested information includes comprehensive data on all individuals employed by the university during the specified fiscal year. Specifically, the records sought encompass various data fields such as employee name, gender (if recorded), age or year of birth (where not exempt), date of birth (limited to month/year if necessary), employer name, title or position, 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 emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As such, Buckeye Reporter has requested a fee waiver based on their role in disseminating information to the public.
Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this coalition can be found at 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.
