FOIA Request to Ohio State University Newark 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 request under the Ohio Open Records Law to Ohio State University Newark. The request seeks comprehensive records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025.
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, 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, the Buckeye Reporter has requested a fee waiver due to its role in disseminating information to the public.
Additionally, the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids 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: 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.
