FOIA Request to Mississippi State University regarding public university FY 2024 employee salaries on December 5, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Magnolia State News to Mississippi State University seeking detailed records of employee compensation for the fiscal year 2024. The request, sent on December 5, 2025, aims to obtain comprehensive data on the salaries and related information of all individuals employed by the university during this period.
The requested records include various data fields such as fiscal year, employee name, gender, age or year of birth, date of birth, employer name, title or position, department, 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 specifies that if any portion of a record is exempt from disclosure under the Mississippi Public Records Act § 25-61-1 et seq., all non-exempt portions should be released in redacted form.
Magnolia State News emphasizes its role in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable through its reporting. As a media organization committed to informing the public about governmental affairs, it has requested a fee waiver for accessing these records. Additionally, the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating government actions and promoting transparency through 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.
