FOIA Request to College of Eastern Idaho regarding public university FY 2024 employee salaries on December 5, 2025.
A request for information has been submitted to the College of Eastern Idaho by Gem State Wire, a media organization dedicated to delivering thorough and precise news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request, made under the Idaho Public Records Act § 74-101 et seq., seeks records related to employee compensation for all individuals employed by the University during Fiscal Year 2024. The request was sent on December 5, 2025.
The requested records include various data fields such as 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 any additional pay), compensation type (e.g., salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
Gem State Wire acknowledges that not all fields may be present in every record but requests that all responsive records be produced regardless. If any portion of a record is deemed exempt from disclosure, they ask that non-exempt portions be released in redacted form rather than withheld entirely.
The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals who aim to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. Gem State Wire has also requested a fee waiver due to their role in disseminating information as a member of the media.
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 organization 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.
