FOIA Request to Louisiana State University-Shreveport regarding Public University FY 2024 Employee Salaries on December 5, 2025.
A request for information under the Louisiana Public Records Act has been submitted to Louisiana State University-Shreveport. The request seeks comprehensive records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2024. This period is typically defined as spanning from September 2024 through July 2025, though it may vary according to the university’s fiscal definitions.
The request, sent by Pelican State News, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs, asks for detailed data fields related to employee compensation. These include 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 (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 that while not all fields may be present in every record, all responsive records should be produced regardless of completeness. If any portion of a record is deemed exempt from disclosure, the non-exempt portions should be released in redacted form rather than withheld entirely.
Pelican State News highlights its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news, they have requested a fee waiver for accessing these public records.
Additionally, the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies using 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.
