FOIA Request to Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans regarding employee compensation records for Fiscal Year 2025 on January 8, 2026.
A request was made by Pelican State News under the Louisiana Public Records Act § 44:1 et seq. The media organization is seeking detailed records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the University during Fiscal Year 2025. The requested data includes a variety of fields such as employee name, gender, age or year of birth, date of birth, university name, department, 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 accessing public records for journalistic purposes. It underscores the role of Pelican State News in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, Pelican State News has requested a fee waiver based on their professional responsibilities.
Additionally, it is noted that the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization assists news media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at their website.
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.
