FOIA Request to Louisiana State University And Agricultural & Mechanical College regarding employee compensation records for Fiscal Year 2025 on January 8, 2026.
A request has been submitted by Pelican State News under the Louisiana Public Records Act § 44:1 et seq. The media organization seeks detailed records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the University during Fiscal Year 2025. The request specifically asks for data fields that include Employee Name, Gender, Age or Year of Birth (if not exempt), Date of Birth (if not exempt or limited to month/year), University Name, Department, Employer Name, Title or Position, Hire Date, Compensation Amount (base pay and any additional pay), Compensation Type (e.g., salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and Employment Type (full-time or part-time).
Pelican State News emphasizes the importance of access to public records in fulfilling its role as a news organization committed to transparency and accountability. They also mention their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
The requester has expressed a preference for receiving the information in electronic format and has requested a fee waiver due to 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.
