FOIA Request to Ohio State University Newark regarding Public University FY 2024 Employee Salaries on December 5, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Buckeye Reporter to Ohio State University Newark on December 5, 2025. The request seeks comprehensive records detailing employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2024. The requested data is sought under the Ohio Open Records Law, §149.43 et seq., and is preferred in electronic format.
The 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 the production of all responsive records regardless of field presence. If any portion of a record is deemed exempt from disclosure, the request seeks that non-exempt portions be released in redacted form rather than withheld entirely.
Buckeye Reporter emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in public institutions. The organization also requests a fee waiver due to its status as a media professional entity. Furthermore, Buckeye Reporter is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
