FOIA Request to Kentucky State University regarding public university FY 2024 employee salaries on December 5, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Kentucky State University by Bluegrass Times, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs. The request seeks comprehensive records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2024. This inquiry is made under the Kentucky Open Records Act § 61.872 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The requested records include various 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 rather than withheld entirely.
Bluegrass Times emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public and argues that access to these public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As a media entity involved in disseminating information to the public, Bluegrass Times believes it qualifies for a fee waiver associated with this request.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about the coalition can be found on their website here.
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