FOIA Request to Purdue University regarding Public University FY 2024 Employee Salaries on December 5, 2025.
Hoosier State Today, a media organization dedicated to providing thorough and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Purdue University. The request was 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 seeks comprehensive records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by Purdue University during Fiscal Year 2024. This includes details such as the 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 (including base pay and any additional pay), compensation type (e.g., salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
The FOIA request acknowledges that not all data fields may be present in every record and requests the production of all responsive records regardless. In cases where parts of a record are deemed exempt from disclosure, Hoosier State Today requests that non-exempt portions be released in redacted form rather than withheld entirely.
The request emphasizes the role of Hoosier State Today in gathering and reporting news to the public. As part of their professional responsibilities to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency, they believe they qualify for a fee waiver as media professionals.
Additionally, the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website 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.
