FOIA Request to Frostburg State University regarding employee compensation data for Fiscal Year 2025 on November 4, 2025.
Maryland State Wire has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Frostburg State University seeking detailed records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025. The request was made under the Maryland Public Information Act Title 4 and emphasizes a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The requested records aim to provide transparency regarding various aspects of employee compensation at the university. Specifically, the request seeks data fields including Employee Name, Gender (if recorded), Age or Year of Birth (if not exempt), Date of Birth (if not exempt or limited to month/year), Employer Name, Title or Position, 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).
As a media organization committed to comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, Maryland State Wire underscores its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. The requestor has also highlighted their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through FOIA requests.
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.
