FOIA Request to Louisiana State University-Shreveport regarding employee compensation records for Fiscal Year 2025 on January 8, 2026.
Pelican State News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Louisiana State University-Shreveport. The request 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, date of birth, university name, department, employer name, title or position, hire date, compensation amount and type, and employment type.
The request was made under the Louisiana Public Records Act § 44:1 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. Pelican State News emphasized the importance of access to public records for media professionals in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. They also mentioned their eligibility for a fee waiver due to their role in disseminating information as part of the media.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this organization can be found on their website here.
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