FOIA Request to Louisiana State University – Alexandria regarding employee compensation data for Fiscal Year 2025 on November 4, 2025.
A request has been made to Louisiana State University – Alexandria under the Louisiana Public Records Act § 44:1 et seq. The request, sent by Pelican State News, seeks detailed records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025. The requested information includes various data fields such as 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, 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 emphasizes the importance of these records in promoting transparency and accountability within public institutions. As a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, Pelican State News underscores its role in disseminating information to the public. The organization also highlights its affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies.
Pelican State News has requested that the records be provided in electronic format and has asked for a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.
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.
