First State Times

FOIA Request to Delaware Higher Education Office Regarding State University Employees' Salaries on November 14, 2024.

The First State Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Delaware Higher Education Office. The request, sent on November 14, 2024, seeks detailed information about the compensation of all university employees in the state of Delaware.

The specific records requested under the Delaware Freedom of Information Act § 100001 et seq. include a list of all university employees' compensation details. This includes not only those employed by universities but also community colleges across the state. The requested data fields include each employee's name, title, university name, employment type, and compensation amount.

As members of the media at First State Times, we believe access to public records is crucial for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities encompass holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information to the public, we have requested a fee waiver as media professionals for this FOIA request.

We await a response from the Delaware Higher Education Office and will continue to work towards ensuring transparency and accountability within our local government institutions.