FOIA Request to Marion Technical College regarding public university FY 2024 employee salaries on December 5, 2025.
On December 5, 2025, Buckeye Reporter submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Marion Technical College. The request seeks comprehensive records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the University during Fiscal Year 2024. This inquiry is made under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The requested records include various data fields such as Fiscal Year, Employee Name, Gender, Age or Year of Birth, Date of Birth, Employer Name, Title or Position, Department, Hire Date, Compensation Amount (including base pay and any additional pay), Compensation Type (e.g., salary, hourly, stipend), and Employment Type (full-time or part-time). The Buckeye Reporter has acknowledged that not all fields may be present in every record but requests that all responsive records be produced regardless. If any part of a record is deemed exempt from disclosure, they ask for non-exempt portions to be released in redacted form rather than withheld entirely.
Buckeye Reporter emphasizes their role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. They also highlight their eligibility for a fee waiver due to their status as media professionals. Additionally, they mention their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws.
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