FOIA Request to University of Southern Indiana 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 the University of Southern Indiana. The request seeks comprehensive records related to employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2024. This request 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 specific data fields requested include fiscal year, employee name, gender, age or year of birth, date of birth, employer name, title or position, department, hire date, compensation amount (including base pay and any additional pay), compensation type (such as salary or hourly), 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. If certain portions are exempt from disclosure, they ask for non-exempt portions to be released in redacted form.
Hoosier State Today emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public and argues that access to these public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable. They also request a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization. The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting transparency through 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.
