FOIA Request to Miami University – Hamilton regarding Public University FY 2024 Employee Salaries on December 5, 2025.
On December 5, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Miami University – Hamilton by Buckeye Reporter. The request seeks detailed records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2024. This request is made under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., and the information is preferred in electronic format.
The specific records requested include various data fields such as Fiscal Year, Employee Name, Gender, Age or Year of Birth (if not exempt), Date of Birth (if not exempt or limited to month/year), Employer Name, Title or Position, Department, 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 acknowledges that not all fields may be present in every record but asks for all responsive records regardless of completeness. If any portion of a record is deemed exempt from disclosure, it requests that non-exempt portions be released in redacted form.
Buckeye Reporter emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its professional responsibilities. The organization argues that access to these public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. Additionally, they assert eligibility for a fee waiver due to their status as a media entity.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
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