FOIA Request to University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash regarding State University Employee Compensation Data, FY 2025 on December 2, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash by Buckeye Reporter on December 2, 2025. The request seeks comprehensive records detailing 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 wage, stipend, or bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
The Buckeye Reporter emphasized the importance of accessing these public records to fulfill their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. They also noted their eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional. The requestor 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.
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.
