FOIA Request to Delaware Technical And Community College regarding Public University FY 2024 Employee Salaries on December 5, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Delaware Technical And Community College by First State Times, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs. The request seeks comprehensive records related to employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2024. The request was made under the Delaware Freedom of Information Act § 100001 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The requested records include detailed 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, stipend, bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time). The request specifies that if any portion of a record is exempt from disclosure, all non-exempt portions should be released in redacted form.
First State Times emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its professional responsibilities. The organization argues that access to these public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As such, they have requested a fee waiver typically available to media professionals.
Additionally, the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: 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.
