FOIA Request to Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport regarding employee compensation records for Fiscal Year 2025 on January 8, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Pelican State News to the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport. The request seeks comprehensive records related to employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025. The information is requested under the Louisiana Public Records Act § 44:1 et seq., with a preference for receiving it in electronic format.
The specific data fields requested include the employee’s name, gender (if recorded), 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 (including base pay and any additional pay), compensation type (such as salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
Pelican State News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public and underscores the importance of access to public records in fulfilling its professional responsibilities. The organization also mentions its affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating 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.
