FOIA Request to University of Mississippi regarding employee compensation records for Fiscal Year 2025 on January 9, 2026.
Magnolia State News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the University of Mississippi seeking detailed records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025. The request was made under the Mississippi Public Records Act § 25-61-1 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The request specifically asks for records or reports containing several data fields, including employee 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 (base pay and any additional pay), compensation type (e.g., salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, Magnolia State News emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling its professional responsibilities. This includes holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The organization has also requested a fee waiver based on its role in disseminating information as a member of the media.
Additionally, the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that assists news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. This coalition leverages Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to promote transparency in government actions.
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.
