FOIA Request to Indiana University-Southeast 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-Southeast. The request seeks detailed records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2024. This inquiry is made under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act § 5-14-3-1 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The request specifically asks for comprehensive data fields related to employee compensation. These include fiscal year, employee name, gender, 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 (base pay and any additional pay), compensation type (e.g., salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time). The media organization acknowledges that not all fields may be present in every record but requests that all responsive records be produced regardless.
Hoosier State Today emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news as essential for holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. They have requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional. The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information 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.
