FOIA Request to Southern University Law Center regarding employee compensation records for Fiscal Year 2025 on January 8, 2026.
Pelican State News has submitted a formal request under the Louisiana Public Records Act § 44:1 et seq. to the Southern University Law Center. The request seeks comprehensive records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025. The requested data includes detailed information such as employee names, 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 wage), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
The request emphasizes the importance of accessing these public records to fulfill journalistic duties that involve holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As a media organization committed to disseminating news to the public, Pelican State News is seeking a fee waiver for this request.
Additionally, 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 through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
