FOIA Request to Boise State University regarding Public University FY 2024 Employee Salaries on December 5, 2025.
A request for public records was submitted to Boise State University under the Idaho Public Records Act by Gem State Wire, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks comprehensive data on employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2024. The request specifies that the fiscal year is typically defined as spanning from September 2024 through July 2025, but acknowledges that the university may use different boundaries and requests clarification if so.
The requested information includes several specific data fields: Fiscal Year, Employee Name, Gender (if recorded), 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 additional pay), Compensation Type (such as salary or hourly wage), and Employment Type (full-time or part-time). The request emphasizes that all responsive records should be produced even if some fields are absent and asks for non-exempt portions of any record to be released in redacted form if necessary.
Gem State Wire asserts its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As such, they have requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media organization. Additionally, the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating government actions using Freedom of Information laws.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
