FOIA Request to Delaware State University regarding public university FY 2024 employee salaries on December 5, 2025.
A request has been submitted under the Delaware Freedom of Information Act by First State Times, a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request seeks records related to employee compensation for all individuals employed by Delaware State University during Fiscal Year 2024. The requested information is preferred in electronic format.
The request specifically asks for records or reports containing various data fields such as fiscal year, 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, department, 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). It is acknowledged that not all fields may exist in every record; however, the production of all responsive records is requested regardless of field presence. In cases where portions of a record are deemed exempt from disclosure, the request seeks the release of non-exempt portions in redacted form rather than withholding them entirely.
As members of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, First State Times emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling their professional responsibilities. This includes holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. A fee waiver is requested based on their role as media professionals.
Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found 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.
