FOIA Request to Miami University – Hamilton regarding state university employee compensation data, FY 2025 on December 2, 2025.
On December 2, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Miami University – Hamilton. The request seeks detailed records concerning employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025. This request is made under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., and aims to enhance transparency and accountability within public institutions.
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 has requested this information in electronic format to facilitate efficient reporting.
The requestor represents Buckeye Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. As members of the media involved in gathering and disseminating news to the public, they have also requested a fee waiver based on their role in promoting transparency and holding public institutions accountable.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information 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.
