FOIA Request to University of Idaho regarding State University Employee Compensation Data, FY 2025 on November 4, 2025.
The Gem State Wire has submitted a formal request under the Idaho Public Records Act seeking detailed records related to employee compensation at the University of Idaho for Fiscal Year 2025. The request was sent on November 4, 2025, and aims to obtain information that is crucial for public transparency and accountability.
The requested records include comprehensive data fields such as employee names, gender (if recorded), age or year of birth (where not exempt), date of birth (limited to month/year if necessary), employer name, job title or position, hire date, compensation amount including base pay and any additional pay, type of compensation (such as salary or hourly wage), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
As a media organization committed to thorough reporting on local governmental affairs, Gem State Wire emphasizes the importance of accessing these public records. The request also highlights their eligibility for a fee waiver due to their role in disseminating information to the public. Additionally, they are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies in investigating government actions through 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.
