FOIA Request to Idaho State University regarding employee compensation data for Fiscal Year 2025 on November 4, 2025.
Gem State Wire, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, has submitted a formal request under the Idaho Public Records Act ยง 74-101 et seq. The request seeks detailed records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by Idaho State University during Fiscal Year 2025.
The requested information includes several specific data fields: Employee Name, Employee Gender (if recorded), Employee Age or Year of Birth (if not exempt), Employee Date of Birth (if not exempt or if limited to month/year), Employer Name, Employee Title or Position, Employee Hire Date, Employee Compensation Amount (base pay and any additional pay), Employee Compensation Type (e.g., salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and Employment Type (full-time or part-time).
As a member of the media, Gem State Wire emphasizes the importance of access to public records in fulfilling its professional responsibilities. The organization aims to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. Additionally, Gem State Wire is seeking a fee waiver based on its role in disseminating information as a media professional.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that assists news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. More information about this coalition 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.
