FOIA Request to Mississippi Valley State University regarding employee compensation data for Fiscal Year 2025 on November 4, 2025.
On November 4, 2025, Magnolia State News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Mississippi Valley State University. The request seeks detailed records concerning 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 (if not exempt), date of birth (if not exempt or limited to month/year), employer name, title or position, hire date, compensation amount (including 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 the preference for receiving this information in an electronic format.
Magnolia State News underscores its role in providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs and highlights the importance of access to public records in fulfilling its professional responsibilities. The organization also requests a fee waiver based on its status as a media outlet.
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 the coalition can be found at this link.
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