FOIA Request to Mississippi Valley State University regarding public university FY 2024 employee salaries on December 5, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) by Magnolia State News on December 5, 2025. The request seeks detailed records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2024. This request is made under the Mississippi Public Records Act § 25-61-1 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The requested records include comprehensive data fields such as the 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 acknowledges that not all fields may be present in every record but asks for all responsive records to be produced regardless. In cases where portions of a record are exempt from disclosure, the request seeks the release of non-exempt portions in redacted form.
Magnolia State News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. The organization has requested a fee waiver based on its status as a media entity. Additionally, the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information 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.
