FOIA Request to Indiana University-South Bend regarding public university FY 2024 employee salaries on December 5, 2025.
On December 5, 2025, Hoosier State Today submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Indiana University-South Bend. The request seeks detailed records concerning employee compensation for the Fiscal Year 2024. The information is requested under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act § 5-14-3-1 et seq., with a preference for receiving the data in electronic format.
The specific records requested include comprehensive details about each employee’s compensation during the specified fiscal year. The requested data fields are as follows: Fiscal Year, Employee Name, Employee Gender (if recorded), Employee Age or Year of Birth (if not exempt), Employee Date of Birth (if not exempt or limited to month/year), Employer Name, Employee Title or Position, Employee Department, Employee Hire Date, Employee Compensation Amount (including base pay and any additional pay), Employee Compensation Type (such as salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and Employment Type (full-time or part-time).
Hoosier State Today acknowledges that some fields may not be present in every record and requests that all responsive records be produced regardless of completeness. In cases where parts of a record are deemed exempt from disclosure, they ask for non-exempt portions to be released in redacted form rather than withheld entirely.
The media organization emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. They also mention their eligibility for a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional. Additionally, they note their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using FOIA and Sunshine 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.
